Thursday, April 05, 2007

US Marine awarded Brit DFC by queen

Go read the whole press release. Dude earned it and the Brits don't had these out like they were M&M's either.

CentCom
A U.S. Marine appeared before Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace March 21 to receive the United Kingdom's Distinguished Flying Cross for saving lives and in recognition for his bravery during combat operations in Iraq.

Marine Maj. William D. Chesarek Jr., is the first U.S. servicemember to be so honored since World War II [...]
H/T Black 5

1 comment:

miriam sawyer said...

I am so impressed by his heroism.