First ....
PRESENT ARMS
Damn good job Soldier
Thank you for your service and your nation’s support
Second ....
ARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHH
This brave soldier did not “WIN” the VC! It was not a contest. Title should have read “Kiwi VC recipient ‘looking after his mates’”. Man that drives me nuts when well meaning but uninformed journalists use the term winner.
> This brave soldier did not “WIN” the VC! It was not a contest. Title should have read “Kiwi VC recipient ‘looking after his mates’”. Man that drives me nuts when well meaning but uninformed journalists use the term winner.
You’re right, of course. Interestingly, the Defense Force Chief described his achievement as “winning” the Victoria Cross in a recent newscast. Find it here: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1212518