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Old 10th May 2008, 11:43
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The first concerns Cpl Stuart McGlaughlin. He apparently led a composite section of survivors throughout the better part of the battle for Longdon up and over the summit, on the way taking out several Argentine positions, all in such a manner as would normally befitted the highest of gallantry awards ie VC. He was killed the day after by a mortar round. Upon searching his personal effects, several Argentinian ears were found in his webbing, resulting in the Battalion padre refusing to countersign the award recommendation, even though all who witnessed his actions on the night agreed he should have had the VC.
I was lucky enough to have a guided tour and walkthrough of the battle for Mt Longdon by some one who actually took part as a young L/Cpl. It was an amazing experience to see the landscape for real while hearing the first hand account. The subject of the "trophies" was mentioned as being nothing more than just a story by our guide.
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