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Kilted Heathen
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And the band played "Waltzing Mathilda"...
312th LRS 1st CAV 89-91
RS 12-91
RI 4RTB 92-94
H Co.121(ABN)(LRS)04-PRESENT
WTC PRC 05-06
OIF 06-07
WTC PRC 07-2010
TF Wolf MUTC 2010-

"The lapdance is always better when the stripper is crying"

The trouble with Scotland is it's full of Scots!
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SkyShark
US Army Vet (Airborne)
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Welcome
It's all good.
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Kilted Heathen
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Post by Kilted Heathen »

Eggbanjo wrote:
Kilted Heathen wrote:
The Holmchicken wrote: Could be worse. He could be a Pom.
Nope, they're not allowed in.
:wink:

and welcome to the Aussie scalyback
OK so the odd Para's good for a laugh.
312th LRS 1st CAV 89-91
RS 12-91
RI 4RTB 92-94
H Co.121(ABN)(LRS)04-PRESENT
WTC PRC 05-06
OIF 06-07
WTC PRC 07-2010
TF Wolf MUTC 2010-

"The lapdance is always better when the stripper is crying"

The trouble with Scotland is it's full of Scots!
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Chiron
Ranger
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Joined: February 17th, 2004, 12:49 pm

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Chiron wrote:I have an Aunt and two 1st cousins down under in Melbourne. My aunt’s husband the late Nicholas Franghis was awarded the Victoria Cross in El Alamein in WWII. I have lots of relatives in Australia. Lots of 2nd and 3rd cousins. They all say it’s a cool place. 8)
Correction: As he was in the Greek contigent of the 8th Army he did not recieve the Victoria Cross as it goes to British troops only. He recieved
the order of Saint George. My bad on this.
RS Class 5-82
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
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Horned Toad
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Tater Nuts wrote:Welcome. How many guns do you own ? :(
you beat me to it :D hahahaha
great place to visit, but unless you can own some lead launchers, I am not hanging my hat there
75th RGR RGT 91-94
RS 03-92
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Jim
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Welcome...
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
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Chiron
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Chiron wrote:I have an Aunt and two 1st cousins down under in Melbourne. My aunt’s husband the late Nicholas Franghis was awarded the Victoria Cross in El Alamein in WWII. I have lots of relatives in Australia. Lots of 2nd and 3rd cousins. They all say it’s a cool place. 8)
My cousin from Australia corrected me by telling me his father was awarded the Greek ANDREAS AXIOS cross.
RS Class 5-82
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
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Jim
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Post by Jim »

Chiron wrote:
Chiron wrote:I have an Aunt and two 1st cousins down under in Melbourne. My aunt’s husband the late Nicholas Franghis was awarded the Victoria Cross in El Alamein in WWII. I have lots of relatives in Australia. Lots of 2nd and 3rd cousins. They all say it’s a cool place. 8)
My cousin from Australia corrected me by telling me his father was awarded the Greek ANDREAS AXIOS cross.
Is this the award you are talking about?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_War_Cross
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
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Chiron
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Post by Chiron »

Jim wrote:
Chiron wrote:
Chiron wrote:I have an Aunt and two 1st cousins down under in Melbourne. My aunt’s husband the late Nicholas Franghis was awarded the Victoria Cross in El Alamein in WWII. I have lots of relatives in Australia. Lots of 2nd and 3rd cousins. They all say it’s a cool place. 8)
My cousin from Australia corrected me by telling me his father was awarded the Greek ANDREAS AXIOS cross.
Is this the award you are talking about?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_War_Cross
Checking and will revert. Thanks.
RS Class 5-82
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
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