Topic: Mark Donaldson

MIA sniffer dog survives 14-month Afghan ordeal

AFP Global Edition - 826 days ago
An Australian sniffer dog has been found alive and well nearly 14 months after going missing in an intense firefight in war-torn southern Afghanistan, officials said on Thursday. "Sabi", a black labrador who searches out roadside bombs for Australia's Special Forces ...

Australian vet of Afghan war wins top valor medal

AP News - 1126 days ago
Australian veteran who drew enemy fire away from wounded in Afghanistan wins top valor medalPinned down by a maelstrom of machine-gun bullets and rocket-propelled grenades in a Taliban ambush, Trooper Mark Donaldson made a move that defied logic.The 29-year-old Australian left ...

Victoria Cross awarded to Australian soldier

AFP South Asian Edition - 1126 days ago
A soldier who saved the life of an Afghan translator during battle has been awarded the Victoria Cross -- the first Australian in 40 years to receive the medal.Trooper Mark Donaldson received the VC, the highest military honour in the Commonwealth, at ...

Afghan veteran wins Australia's top valor medal

AP News - 1126 days ago
Afghan war veteran becomes first Australian in 40 years to be awarded top medal for valorAn Australian soldier was awarded the top military honor in the British Commonwealth on Friday for risking his life to save a wounded interpreter and injured soldiers ...