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Old 16th Jan 2009, 06:02
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Australian awarded Victoria Cross

SAS Trooper Mark Donaldson, VC I salute you.
Australian SAS soldier Mark Donaldson awarded Victoria Cross | The Australian
Not aviation, but. I'm sure there are some proud people standing tall - unit, parents, spouse, family etc
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Remarkable man. Brave beyond words and totally selfless. Just a small piece of bronze on a ribbon; a token of our gratitude.

Tpr. M. Donaldson VC.

I thank-you.
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Excellent. Well done that man!
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Not aviation
BZ that soldier. However, the A in SAS stands for Air - so that's the link with aviation
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Trooper Mark Donaldson VC - I, too, salute you.
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And he said....'I was only doing what I Had been trained to do'. How true, and yet what a special person. Well earnt, a true heroe. well deserved and wheter he believes it or not, earn't. My respect totally.
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Well done that man.

And, thanks!

Duncs
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Top bloke! Well done Aussie bro.

I wouldn't imagine he'd be buying many pints for the Swanbourne lads anytime soon!

<salute>
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Now that his face has been all over the world on TV etc. presumably his days on Ops. with the SAS are over?
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Who knows? Just look at ol Willie
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Respect from a New Zealander.
Well done to the man.
I'm a pacifist and don't believe in any of this craziness, but...he deserves it.
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Good work mate

Anyone know where the official citation can be found? Tried Army web site and the Army News as well.
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Victoria Cross Web Site

The Full Citation appears on the Victoria Cross Web Site:

Victoria Cross

Well done!
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