What accolade did he receive in 1971?
Military Cross
Victoria Cross
George Cross
Distinguished Service Order
Answer
He received the Military Cross in 1971 for his actions as a platoon commander in the Dhofar War. He was part of a company which was ambushed by a large force of rebels. He led a counter-attack which managed to destroy the rebels' heavy weapons and prevent them from breaking through the company's defensive line.
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