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Tiger-pie replied to Tiger-pie's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
I'm not sure Leigh, I will see if I can find out. At the moment for those serving with the UN in Timor Leste they are getting the UNMIT. Regards; Johnsy -
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Tiger-pie replied to Tiger-pie's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
These are not my images Scott. No I'm not from the west, lol. I am an currently serving, and an enthusiast too. Regards; Johnsy -
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Tiger-pie replied to Tiger-pie's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Interesting combo in the foreground. This bloke must have been attached to a Brit unit at some time as he has the Op Telic gong at the end of his rack. Most likely on exchange or loan. Regards; Johnsy -
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Tiger-pie replied to Tiger-pie's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Incorrect,they are both Australian citations. They are the Unit Citation for Gallantry which recognises extraordinary gallantry in action (green one), and the Meritorious Unit Citation which recognises sustained outstanding service in warlike operations (yellow one). Commonly refered to as the "Brick". Regards; Johnsy -
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Rock star awarded medals
Tiger-pie replied to Tiger-pie's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Close up of the medals. I have included a concert shot, I have to say that his band has improved in looks a great deal since I last saw them live... -
Rock star awarded medals
Tiger-pie replied to Tiger-pie's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
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Rock star awarded medals
Tiger-pie replied to Tiger-pie's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Major General Mark Evans, the Commander of Australian forces in the Middle East, presents Doc Neeson with two medals recognising his previous service in the Australian Army. -
Doc Neeson is a legend in the Australian music scene, and he is a good bloke. I used to drink with him on and off. Despite his reputation as being a wild man, he was in reality a preety down to earth person. The Captain standing to the right of him in the shot is one of my old XO's. The Angels' frontman Doc Neeson was presented with two military medals in Baghdad while touring across the Middle East as part of a morale-boosting concert series for Australian troops known as 'Tour de Force.' Before becoming a professional musician, Doc was called on for National Service in 1968. Originally posted to the 3rd Battalion The Royal Australia Regiment, Doc later transferred to the Education Corps to become a teacher. He was promoted to Sergeant and later left the service to sing and study for a double honours degree in drama and film production. Although it's taken a while for the medals to be awarded, Doc was ecstatic they could be presented 'in the field' by the commander of Australian forces in the Middle East, Major General Mark Evans. Doc Neeson said: "This has been really overwhelming. As Major General Evans pinned the medals on I was surrounded by the current generation of soldiers and they are not only brave and highly intelligent but they are good human beings. "For me singing is more than getting the notes out, it's about releasing emotions and right now I feel like I could burst with patriotic pride," he said. Doc Neeson was awarded the National Service Medal and the Australian Defence Medal. They will sit alongside his Australian Services Medal, awarded in 1999 for peace keeping work 1947-1975 with a Papua New Guinea clasp. The Aria Hall of Fame winner will wear his new medals during the remaining performances of his Tour De Force concerts for Australian troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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This is the only time you ever see these blokes faces in the press...RIP It is with great sadness that the Department of Defence announces the death of Sergeant Matthew Locke, serving with Special Air Service Regiment in Oruzgan Province in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, 25 October 2007. Sergeant Locke was on a patrol when fatally wounded by small arms fire from Taliban extremists.
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I believe you are talking about this photo, one of the more recognised photos from the Battle of the Bulge. That is a very nice looking knife BTW. Regards; Johnsy
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Down on the RAS point a communications number awaits orders to pass on to other members of the RAS team.
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Another shot from KAAOT. Anzac and Richmond share a bit of history. Both were involved with an NGS action at Al Faw in support of British soldiers.
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At the other end of the world, HMAS Anzac (left) rendezvous' with HMS Richmond at Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal (KAAOT).
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