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2009-01-16 Down Under

Picture Galleries: Awarding of Victoria Cross to Trooper Donaldson

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Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2009-01-16 03:34|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Trooper Donaldson was serving with the SAS in Oruzgan province in Afghanistan on September 2 last year when his unit was hit by an ambush, wounding nine Australians.

During a prolonged and effective enemy ambush on numerous occasions he deliberately drew the enemys fire in order to allow wounded soldiers to be moved to safety. As the battle raged around him he saw that a coalition force interpreter was lying motionless on exposed ground. With complete disregard for his own safety, on his initiative and alone, Trooper Donaldson ran back 80 metres across exposed ground to rescue the interpreter and carry him back to vehicle. Trooper Donaldson then rejoined his patrol and continued to engage the enemy while remaining exposed to heavy enemy fire.

He was awarded the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous acts of gallantry in a circumstance of great peril, according to the citation. The citation said he "displayed exceptional courage in circumstances of great peril" and saved the life of the interpreter.

Posted by tu3031 2009-01-16 10:37|| 2009-01-16 10:37|| Front Page Top

#2 i hate too say it but i think it's about time too say the hell with britainistan and make Australia our number 1 ally

Posted by rabid whitetail 2009-01-16 11:02|| 2009-01-16 11:02|| Front Page Top

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