Operational Honours List - Sept 11
When you think of the bravery, hurt, grief, sacrifice behind each of these awards....excuse me, got some dust in my eye....
...back again. Perhaps we should start an appropriate name/inappropriate name thread. My starter is from this list:
Corporal Kate Charlotte LAWLESS, Adjutant General's Corps (Royal Military Police) QCB
...back again. Perhaps we should start an appropriate name/inappropriate name thread. My starter is from this list:
Corporal Kate Charlotte LAWLESS, Adjutant General's Corps (Royal Military Police) QCB
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Reading the citation for Flight Sergeant Mark Lean a SAR winchman, reminds me of a rescue filmed by one of the TV programmes 'Highland Rescue'? Maybe the same one? I thought at the time the whole crew deserved something for that one.
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I thought at the time the whole crew deserved something for that one.
Still, twas ever thus, and I can only add my sincere congratulations to all on the list, particularly to Frenchie Duncan - DFC/AFC is an impressive combination.
Re the Paras - they consistently hoover up the lion's share of the army's gallantry medals, which isnt surprising, I suppose. In the Falklands, the only two VCs both went to the Paras.
And the 12 Sqn Fairey Battle which led an atack on the Albert Canal bridges. Pilot and formation leadeer, Fg Off Garland, and Navigator, Sgt Gray, received VCs. LAC Russel, the 3rd member of the crew did not receive any award.
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Albert Canal bridges Attack
FO Garland led the raid Sgt Grey senior Navigator/Observer on the Sqn planned the raid, the LAC Gunner took part in the raid and died along with almost all the other aircrew where every aircraft other than one was shot down and almost all crews died. The one that got back gave evidence of the sucess of the mission and the leading of the attack by Garland and Grey. All the crews on that raid were brave flying a death trap like the Battle Bomber into almost impossible flak and small arms fire.
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(citation available to those with access to DII, I believe)
Sure there are some amazing stories which will come out over time. Congratulations one and all.
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Reading the citation for Flight Sergeant Mark Lean a SAR winchman, reminds me of a rescue filmed by one of the TV programmes 'Highland Rescue'? Maybe the same one? I thought at the time the whole crew deserved something for that one.
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Outstanding effort by every one of them, but clearly my loyalty lies with RAF Odiham - another 3 level 3 awards! Incredible.....
To Frenchie - well done mon ami, awards only matched by Elvis!
Great news for the Stn though and thoroughly well deserved. A few quiet beers in the bar tonight methinks!
To Frenchie - well done mon ami, awards only matched by Elvis!
Great news for the Stn though and thoroughly well deserved. A few quiet beers in the bar tonight methinks!
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Indeed you will have - we have one with 3 and one with 2. Now we have a Pilot with a DFC and an AFC, as well as a Crewman with a DFM and AFM. If there was a medal league, Odiham would surely be at the top!
And all thoroughly well deserved - just remember though, for every medal awarded there are at least 3 other crew members and probably 10 equal acts of bravery that do not get formally recognised.
And all thoroughly well deserved - just remember though, for every medal awarded there are at least 3 other crew members and probably 10 equal acts of bravery that do not get formally recognised.