malmaz Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 2 hours ago, David Davis 2 said: I note that he had a chestful of medals. Respect to the man! Yes Full respect to the man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Billinge Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 On 16/09/2022 at 07:00, David Davis 2 said: I note that he had a chestful of medals. Respect to the man! Yes; they don't give those away in packets of cornflakes! He'll be in trouble with his boss for fainting though. Probably "on a charge!" I was at the Trooping the Colour many years ago and a Guardsman that was lining the route with rifle and fixed bayonet fainted. He fell forwards on his riifle and bayoneted himself. His bayonet passed though the underside of his chin and pinned his tongue to the roof of his mouth. I've never seen so much blood! We got him patched up and on his way to hospital and his Sergeant came over and explained he'd be in lots of trouble for fainting on parade. We do have certain proper traditions in this country and our armed forces are expected to be properly tough. KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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