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Mark Gregor Strang Donaldson, VC (born 2 April 1979) is an Australian soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross for Australia, the highest award in the Australian honours system.
18. Apr. 2019 · Mark Donaldson VC is the first Australian soldier to receive the Victoria Cross for Afghanistan since Vietnam. Learn about his extraordinary journey from a troubled youth to a Special Forces soldier who saved his mates in a daring raid.
Mark William Donaldson (* 6. November 1955 in Palmerston North, Neuseeland) ist ein ehemaliger neuseeländischer Rugby-Union -Spieler auf der Position des Gedrängehalbs und ein Rugbytrainer. Hauptberuflich war er erst Eigentümer eines Sportgeschäfts und wurde später Miteigentümer eines Hotels.
Mark Donaldson was a natural soldier who excelled in the training and discipline of Army life. He set himself goals and planned a program that would see him pass the most rigorous of mental and physical tests to become a member of Australia’s elite Special Air Service (SAS). He took no short cuts.
Trooper Mark Donaldson was part of an Afghanistan patrol in the Ana Kalay Valley when they noticed women and children suddenly flee the area. What followed was a gruelling Taliban ambush that claimed the lives of at least 12 coalition troops. This is the story of how Donaldson earned his Victoria Cross. Craig Blanch and Aaron Pegram. 5 min read.
31. Mai 2014 · Crack soldier Mark Donaldson opens up over oysters about courage, killing – and his climb from jail-bound ruffian to Victoria Cross winner.
1. Nov. 2013 · On 2 September 2008, in eastern Afghanistan, Trooper Mark Donaldson made a split-second decision that would change his life. His display of extraordinary courage saw him awarded the Victoria...
