Cronky Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Military Cross for bayonet charge A British army officer who, after running out of ammunition, used his bayonet to charge a Taliban fighter has been awarded the Military Cross. Lt James Adamson, who is 24 and serves with the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was given the medal for his "supreme physical courage". His actions while on tour in Afghanistan saved the lives of soldiers in his platoon. He said he ran out of ammunition after killing one man, so charged the second. Lt Adamson, who is from the Isle of Man, and part of the 5th Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, said: "To be honest it was pretty terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilitantDogOwner Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 About time some recognition for the boys and gals. The Navy Wren who got the Military Cross has got more stones than alot blokes. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12...tary-Cross.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarne Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I remember him from army cadets! Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 what he used all the bullits on one man, should learn to shoot better but a well done all the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 He's obviously a very brave young man. And what a contrast to some useless lumps of parasitic idleness one sees these days. Makes me feel proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 what he used all the bullits on one man, should learn to shoot better was thinking that myself, but with tosser browns cutbacks maybe he only had bullet to start with?? good on him anyway, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 And what a contrast to some useless lumps of parasitic idleness one sees these days. take your mirrors down then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Did I hit a nerve, perchance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Roo Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Well done Lt James Adamson, your Mum, Dad and all your family must be so proud of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Did I hit a nerve, perchance? nah, i'm the other side the coin. but a one liner is a one liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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