Why are so many recipients of US Medal of Honor of Irish descent?
Donald Trump expressed surprise at the very high number of recipients having roots in Ireland – and it seems he may be on to ...
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Brave Irish soldier who died protecting comrades honoured by Defence Forces 25 years on
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Irish soldier awarded Distinguished Service Medal posthumously
An Irish soldier has been awarded the distinguished service medal posthumously. Private Billy Kedian from Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo was killed in action in Lebanon in 1999, and has now made history as ...
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Five Irish American brothers died together while serving in US Navy
which participated in naval engagements during the months-long Guadalcanal Campaign beginning in August 1912. Two Irish heroes were awarded Medals of Honor for bravery at Pearl Harbor Irish ...
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Quinlan family rejects Jadotville bravery medal while other soldiers are not recognised
However, the medal is in the Military Archives as the family has repeatedly informed officials they are not interested in receiving it. The defence of the isolated Irish camp at Jadotville by A ...
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Three medals for Ireland, including Sarah Healy gold, on magic evening at Euro Indoors
Mark English won the fifth European medal of his career in the 800m while Kate O'Connor broke new ground for Irish athletics by claiming bronze in the pentathlon. GOLDEN GIRL: Sarah Healy of ...