Tag: Taliban

Hero soldier gets Mention in Despatches

Deadline News Journalist - June 8, 2009

A HEROIC soldier has been commended for his bravery and courage while serving in Afghanistan. Corporal Dean McMenamin, 22, was serving in the Royal Highland...

Scottish postie scoops national bravery award

Deadline News Journalist - March 30, 2009

By Alexander Lawrie A HEROIC Scots postman who was severely injured fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan has won an award for outstanding bravery. Iain Macdonald, 38,...

Black Watch set off for Afghanistan

Deadline News Journalist - March 30, 2009

By Cara Sulieman MEMBERS of the Black Watch bid an emotional farewell as they prepared to be shipped out to Afghanistan yesterday. Around 450 soldiers from...

Brave postman wins bravery award after Taliban attack

Deadline News Journalist - March 12, 2009

By Alexander Lawrie A HEROIC Scots postman who was severely injured fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan has won an award for outstanding bravery. Iain Macdonald, 38,...

Hero postie nominated for bravery award

Deadline News Journalist - March 8, 2009

By Alexander Lawrie A HERO postie who was injured while serving his country in Afghanistan has been nominated for a Royal Mail bravery award. Iain McDonald,...

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