Image Gallery: December 2006
Afghanistan veterans welcomed home - soldiers' gallantry honoured
2 December 2006
Soldiers, predominantly from the Perth-based Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), who have recently returned from an operational tour of duty in Afghanistan, were officially welcomed home by His Excellency Major-General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia at a ceremony at Campbell Barracks.
The soldiers formed part of the 200-strong Special Forces Task Group (SFTG) operating in Oruzgan Province, southern Afghanistan.
Australian Special Forces were involved in almost daily contacts and some of the most ferocious fighting since the Vietnam War during their
12-month deployment to Afghanistan.
The Governor General presented three Medals for Gallantry to three of the Australian soldiers in recognition of their conspicuous acts of gallantry and leadership whilst in combat. A fourth soldier was presented with a Commendation for Gallantry.
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| 20061201adf8161479_004 The Commendation for Gallantry. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061201adf8161479_009 The three Medals for Gallantry and the one Commendation for Gallantry. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061201adf8161479_019 The three soliders who received the Medal for Gallantry. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061201adf8161479_025 His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, arrives at the ceremony. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061201adf8161479_034 His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, speaks during the welcome home ceremony. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061201adf8161479_039 His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, speaks during the welcome home ceremony. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061201adf8161479_043 His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, speaks during the welcome home ceremony. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061201adf8161479_046 Trooper 'F' being presented with his Medal for Gallantry by His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061201adf8161479_064 Sergeant 'C' being presented with his Medal for Gallantry by His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061201adf8161479_067 Lance Corporal 'E' being presented with his Medal for Gallantry by His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061201adf8161479_086 Lance Corporal 'D' salutes His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, after being presented with his Commendation for Gallantry. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061201adf8161479_103 Minister for Defence The Honourable Dr Brendan Nelson, MP speaking during the welcome home ceremony. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061201adf8161479_117 The three soliders who were the recipients of the Medal of Gallantry stand for the playing of the Australian National Anthem. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061201adf8161479_126 Lance Corporal 'E' talking to His Excellency Major-General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia after the welcome home ceremony. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061201adf8161479_153 Lance Corporal 'E' with his Medal for Gallantry and his Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) beret. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061201adf8239682_039 Lance Corporal 'E' with his Medal for Gallantry and his Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) beret. (Date taken: 02 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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