George Cross for bomb disposal hero Olaf Schmid

**StickyToffeePudding** · 14-03-2010, 00:46

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...af-Schmid.html

Words always fail me for anyone who does this type of job, regardless of Service or cap badge.

**FourZeroCharlie** · 14-03-2010, 00:54

Probably one of the most emotive awards in recent memory. Absolutely right and proper.

**StickyToffeePudding** · 14-03-2010, 01:27

Originally Posted by FourZeroCharlie

Probably one of the most emotive awards in recent memory. Absolutely right and proper.

I totally agree.

**Zorro** · 14-03-2010, 07:02

Anyone who does that job deserves a gong, top blokes the lot.

I think Olaf was one of many exceptional individuals doing an extremely difficult job in relentless conditions. If its any comfort lads, we all appreciate what you and your mates do for us everyday, and I am sure most civvies do as well.

**Herrumph** · 15-03-2010, 20:45

This is still speculation surely.

I don't think it helps the case (even if IMHO it is clearly deserved), Shall we just wait and see?

**woopert** · 18-03-2010, 17:40

Originally Posted by Herrumph

This is still speculation surely.

I don't think it helps the case (even if IMHO it is clearly deserved), Shall we just wait and see?

Nope, just announced on Sky. 2 GC's for Oz and SSgt Kim "What's he going to do? Send me home?" Hughes.

Announcement: http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...eorgeCross.htm

The Roll of Hounour has been ammended accordingly.