... doesn't this chap qualify for the Victoria Cross?
He's in the RM - why shouldn't he get the military honour?
He's in the RM - why shouldn't he get the military honour?
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Probably because the VC is only awarded for 'bravery in the face of the enemy'Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
the George cross is for bravery
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Who chucked the grenade then, was it a friendly American patrol and hence not the enemy?Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post
Seems a bit harsh."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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For all we know he could have fallen over his own trip wire and triggered a booby trap he was planting.....Still InvoicingComment
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It's because he was not engaging the enemy at the time. Tommy Taliban left an IED and facked off leaving this fella to trip it and fall on top of it. He then went on to kill the enemy and then off home for tea and medals.
HTH.Older and ...well, just older!!Comment
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I got my first VC when I was only 20, thats just two years service. not bad even if I say so myself.
Got a plaque, 'Vacuuous *****'
well, we were all newbies once
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