Dutch soldier awarded Cross of Merit for mission in Afghanistan
Amsterdam, September 10 (Hibya) – Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius announced that a soldier named Dempster, who protected his unit commander under heavy enemy fire while serving in Afghanistan, was awarded the Cross of Merit nearly 20 years after the incident.
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius announced that a soldier named Dempster, who protected his unit commander under heavy enemy fire while serving in Afghanistan, was awarded the Cross of Merit nearly 20 years after the incident.
Yeşilgöz-Zegerius said soldiers sometimes describe their missions by saying, “I was just doing my job,” but noted that some duties carry special significance.
Yeşilgöz-Zegerius said Dempster protected his unit commander under intense enemy fire in Afghanistan.
Yeşilgöz-Zegerius said Dempster was awarded the Cross of Merit nearly 20 years later for this action, recognizing the courage and dedication he demonstrated.
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