Image Gallery: May 2007
TPR Andrew Behrndt
03 May 2007
Statement released on behalf of Miss Martina Ladbrook, partner of Trooper Andrew Behrndt
Andrew's family and I would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and support following this unfortunate event. Andrew is in high spirits.
We are very happy to have Andrew home. I would like to express my utmost thanks to Andrew's Army colleagues who rendered immediate assistance to him after the incident.
I request that the media respect my family's privacy and not attempt to contact me or family members. We will not be conducting interviews.
Background
An Australian soldier wounded in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack during a vehicle patrol has returned to Darwin for treatment and to recover.
Trooper Andrew Behrndt suffered lower leg injuries including burns, lacerations and a broken ankle after an IED detonated alongside his vehicle near the town of An Nasariyah in the Dhi Qar Province on Monday, 23 April 2007 .
Trooper Behrndt was initially treated in Baghdad before being medically evacuated for further treatment.
The two other personnel received less serious wounds in an attack that destroyed an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) and damaged two more. These members have since returned to duty.
Trooper Behrndt and his family have asked that the media respect their privacy as he recovers from his injuries. Defence will not release the names of the other two members who have remained on operations.
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Photo of Trooper Andrew Behrndt who suffered lower leg injuries including burns, lacerations and a broken ankle after an IED detonated alongside his vehicle near the town of An Nasariyah in the Dhi Qar Province on Monday, 23 April 2007. Low Res | High Res |
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