35th Battalion congo battle of jadoville

[DeV]

Some were recommended and subsequently awarded medals but had references to Jadotville removed

[DeV]

The lack of the DSM is a justifiable reason for not awarding it (obviously), there was only 1 MMG awarded for service with ONUC which set a very high bar.

However, the DF had no issues awarding DSMs for service prior to its introduction retrospectively.

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