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Old 07-07-04, 15:01
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Default Re: Wow!

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Originally posted by V_D
Amazing story! I hope the VC comes through for him. And I hope he pulls through and recovers well. Head/brain injuries... yikes. I'll keep my fingers crossed for him ... hope hope hope. We need MORE people with his attitudes and behaviors in the world!

So ... someone PLEASE explain "Squaddie" to me. What is a Squaddie?

Also ... my ignorance showing here ... the last VC was given out for the Falklands? WHEN was that?
(I'll also have to search for those VC posts again and re-read them. )

Carman
Oh Boy, here we go again........

1. - "Squaddie" - British slang for a Soldier
2. - "When was the Falklands War" - 1982
3. - Last V.C.'s awarded - for action during the Falklands War -

Lt.-Col. H. Jones, 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment - Posthumous award - he was killed in action
Sgt. I.J. McKay - 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment - Posthumous award - he was killed in action

Lesson Ends......

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