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Originally Posted by skunk4u
Dont get me wrong as I say full respect to a brave solider. But is this the only time this has happened since 1964? Which was the last time a VCs was give out? I think not I'm sure there are many soliders that have been brave and looked out for there comrads, its part of the job. Look at the brarvo 2 zero team and what they went though and they got nothing.
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Well the last two recipients were in the Falklands war and they were awarded poshumously.It is very rare for there to be a live recipient of The VC.Thankfully we have avoided most all out wars since the 50's as the VC is awarded for
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only for acts of extraordinary courage under enemy fire
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I suggest you read the article a little closer and just accept that not just anyone gets a VC.It being the highest Military Medal that is awarded it is treated with the UTMOST RESPECT by everyone and would not be allowed to be cheapened in a face saving operation by any government because it's not in the government's power to influence it.
Incog.
PS It might be a worthwhile few minutes actually researching ALL the recipients of the VC since it's inception.