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This link is to a thread on OAMAAM and is about the recent operational honours and awards.

http://civviestreet.proboards19.com/ind ... 1184831916

Over the next four hours Cpl Thompson, who is married and from Plymouth, fired off 4,500 rounds from his mounted machinegun, two Javelin missiles and 5,000 other machinegun rounds during a prolonged and intense battle.

Bloody hell that's a LOT of ammo

I wouldn't have even thought that they'd carry nearly 10,000 rounds!


Well done that man!

Here`s the full SP
Well done the lads



Corporal John Thompson Royal Marines,






Corporal John Thompson Royal Marines, receives the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross after saving the lives of many of his colleagues and friends by frequently drawing Taliban fire away from them. One of the thirty actions he was involved in saw a four-hour fight surrounded by up to fifty Taliban. While he and his men were not in control when it started, by sheer determination and bravery they took the fight from the enemy - firing everything they had from grenade launchers to machine guns. His citation reads:
"He displayed exceptional bravery and leadership, particularly under fire. His open and un-armoured vehicle led the company group throughout, and as such he was always at the forefront of over 30 fierce fire-fights with the Taliban. On numerous occasions his vehicle was hit by small arms fire and shrapnel, including rocket-propelled grenades. He constantly put himself in harm’s way as he sought to fight the enemy. His indomitable spirit was truly inspirational to the remainder of his company and he was invariably the last to disengage from a fire-fight. He displayed gallantry, determination, outstanding professionalism and exceptional junior leadership and skills far beyond anything expected. Universally respected and revered, he was key to the success and morale of his company and through his actions many lives were saved."
Corporal Thompson said:
“I am only able to stand here and talk to you because of the pre-deployment training, the team work and the bonding of the corps. It’s not about what I did, it’s about the people of J Company - it’s about the team."
"For a boy from a council estate in Plymouth to get this for just doing my job is amazing," he said


Royal Marine Matthew Bispham



Royal Marine Matthew Bispham of 42 Commando has been awarded the Military Cross after he was involved in one of the largest attacks on the Taliban while clearing a compound in southern Afghanistan.
Despite having been a Royal Marine for less than three months, he fearlessly covered 50 metres of open ground under enemy fire with complete disregard for his own safety. This operation was of strategic importance and enabled the Royal Marines to regain the initiative. On hearing that he would be receiving the award he said:
"I was completely gob-smacked! It is humbling to work with lads who are willing to fight and die next to you. They become part of your family and it makes everything you do worthwhile. Every man I served with deserves recognition in my eyes."

Every man I served with deserves recognition in my eyes

Hear Hear!

Having just been given such nice gongs, you'd think they could raise a smile!

I think we should be giving them a smile, and a beer
Well done lads.

Marine Matthew BISPHAM Royal Marines
Marine Daniel CLARICOATES Royal Marines
Corporal Michael COWE Royal Marines
Marine Ian Paul DANBY Royal Marines
Marine Daniel FISHER Royal Marines
Corporal Alan HEWITT Royal Marines
Sergeant Jason LAYTON Royal Marines
Corporal Simon WILLEY Royal Marines List of lads awarded the M.C. Pretty impressive all round.

Aye Owdun.

ye first time I've heard bout these awards. Good to see couple of m coy lads there. SGT LAYTON is my troop sgt , think the man is awesome and what all the lads went through up on FSG tower he did hold us all together in some pretty horrendous times, made up for him. And Matthew who, how i don't no isn't dead after the crabs who are in my pion 'f@#k CRAP' managed to drop a 4 tone underslung on him and two other lads, anyway before i get all carried with those twats well done lads and enjoy summer leave.

Wato.

and enjoy summer leave.

What
Kinnell Wato, you`ve only just been back from POTL five minutes and you`re offski again

Hard life matey, have a good`un

well actually i haven't first i had 2 1/2 months sick leave then i went back for a bit and cause i couldn't do AT had a bit of my POTL, 3 weeks of it. now i'm on summer leave which is 4 weeks extre week. So after India i get the rest of it, 5 weeks So its not all bad lads getting blowin up

Wato.

You`ve proffed stinkers there mate
The bird must be made up!

Where are you off to? We`ve had a few lads make down here,

HH,
You're busy tonight.
You're certainly keeping me on my toes - I'm flitting around the forums after you trying to sort out all the shite you stir up!

Glad I`m not the only one then, mate
The trick is being able to tell the diff between stirring the shit and genuine banter, like this thread
Plus I had a prob with me pc on Monday which meant no access till tonight, so I`m filling me boots to make up
What`s your excuse Rouge

im not beef , but, i am so proud of these bootys to come back with such gongs i feel like crying.

once a bootneck , always a bootneck.

Anybody got any Int on the guys hanging off Apaches, Did they get any awards? Also Did Wo2 Mick smith 29 Cdo recieve anything posthumously, I had a few beers with him In Norway and he was one of the lads through and through.

lukep wrote:Anybody got any Int on the guys hanging off Apaches, Did they get any awards? Also Did Wo2 Mick smith 29 Cdo recieve anything posthumously, I had a few beers with him In Norway and he was one of the lads through and through.

Not that i know mate. Ye wat a man, he got killed the day after i got injuryied like. He without doubt deserves somethink. What a bloke an a scouser as well lol I do know that 'brummy' one of the lads from his team got a MC like he loss his whole team there. Will let u know if i hear anythink mate.

Wato.