Gulf war honours awarded

Title

Gulf war honours awarded

Genre

Interview

TX Date

29 Jun 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:04

Description

Interview with Brigadier Patrick Cordingley, who has received the Distinguished Service Order for his efforts in the Gulf War. He was commander of the 7th Armoured Brigade, the Desert Rats. Cordingley discusses the honours awarded for service and bravery in the Gulf War and why the Victoria Cross was not awarded; the soldiers who were killed in the conflict; and the outcome of the conflict. Female interviewer not identified, Helen Costello?

Contributors

Patrick Cordingley; Helen Costello?

Keywords

Deaths; Middle East; Armed forces; Honours; Conflict resolution; Army personnel; Iraq; Saddam Hussein; Military awards; Gulf War (1991)

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