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Just One Officer Involved In The Seige At Jadotville Recommended For Medal Of Gallantry.

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158 men from A Company managed to hold off an attack by thousands of mercenaries in 1961

Just one Irish Army officer who was involved in the Siege of Jadotville in the Congo 60 years ago has been recommended for a medal of gallantry.

An independent review group has concluded commanding officer of 35th Batallion A Company, Colonel Pat Quinlan, should receive the award.

The 158 men from A Company managed to hold off an attack by thousands of mercenaries in 1961 on a UN peacekeeping mission.

They suffered no fatalities and inflicted a large number of casualties on the enemy before being forced to surrender.

The report notes the lack of support and recognition for their bravery when the men returned to Ireland.

 

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