The National Post reports that six Canadian soldiers have been recognized for heroism while serving in Afghanistan.
Six Canadian soldiers have been awarded Military Valour decorations for heroic acts in Afghanistan, including one soldier given the Star of Military Valour for saving the life of a wounded comrade during a firefight with the Taliban. Michaelle Jean, the Governor-General, announced the honours yesterday, along with 27 Meritorious Service Decorations. The Star of Military Valour -- the second-highest of three honours created by Queen Elizabeth in 1993 -- was awarded to Corporal Jeremy Pinchin of Pembroke. The Medal of Military Valour went to five soldiers, including one given posthumously to Corporal Mark Robert McLaren of Omemee, who rescued his team's Afghan interpreter during a firefight, a month before Cpl. McLaren was himself killed by an IED outside Kandahar.
By: Shelldrake
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