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Victoria Cross - 1/16/2009 1:52:33 PM   
goodwoodrw


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Status: offline 		Today an Australian serviceman was awarded our country's highest military honour, the Victoria Cross of Australia. for gallantry in Afghanistan. This SAS Trooper is the first serviceman to receive the award in more than forty years. I salute him.

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RE: Victoria Cross - 1/16/2009 2:26:28 PM   
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RE: Victoria Cross - 1/16/2009 3:12:18 PM   
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RE: Victoria Cross - 1/16/2009 4:34:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		Can you tell us more about him and the circumstances that lead to the award?

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RE: Victoria Cross - 1/16/2009 6:10:48 PM   
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RE: Victoria Cross - 1/16/2009 6:21:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		Crikey! That's one very brave man. He deserves the medal.

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RE: Victoria Cross - 1/16/2009 6:55:38 PM   
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RE: Victoria Cross - 1/16/2009 11:04:49 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Jim_H

Crikey! That's one very brave man. He deserves the medal.


Yep I reckon the Oz government doesn't hand them out too freely.

Paine a Viet Vet and the last Australian recipient of the award, if u ever read his citation he was either totally crazy or believe he was superman he save about 40 viet soldiers with his heroics.

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RE: Victoria Cross - 1/16/2009 11:23:05 PM   
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Today an Australian serviceman was awarded our country's highest military honour, the Victoria Cross of Australia. for gallantry in Afghanistan. This SAS Trooper is the first serviceman to receive the award in more than forty years. I salute him.



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RE: Victoria Cross - 1/17/2009 12:00:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		I am in amazement at the bravery some people can exhibit in the face of extreme danger.  I don't think words can truthfully describe how good a person he is.



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RE: Victoria Cross - 1/17/2009 12:39:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		We are fortunate in the free world to have such men who are willing to give all for their countrymen.

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RE: Victoria Cross - 1/17/2009 1:03:56 AM   
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“Trooper Donaldson’s courage and selflessness in the face of such unspeakable danger is not only a great tribute to him and his family – it epitomises the spirit of the Aussie Digger.


Absolutely. Good on ya mate!!

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RE: Victoria Cross - 1/17/2009 6:07:13 AM   
Q.M


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Status: offline 		Good to see an old 1 RAR Digger getting it too.

First non Imperial VC awarded.  Stuff of legends.  I'd have this guy in my patrol any day.

Well done Troop.  Who dares wins.

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