ARMY SURGEON IN PLEA FOR MEDALS.Byline: By JEFF Jeff boob who usually bungles Mutt’s schemes. [Comics: Berger, 48] See : Dimwittedness PICKETT THE surgeon commander of British forces in Iraq yesterday backed the Mirror's medal campaign, declaring: "Our troops really deserve it." Mike Edwards believes honouring those injured in·jure tr.v. in·jured, in·jur·ing, in·jures 1. To cause physical harm to; hurt. 2. To cause damage to; impair. 3. or killed in war would provide a huge morale boost. He said: "They are all incredibly proud to serve their country and do a professional job. "A medal would be much appreciated by those hurt and their families. It would also give comfort to relatives of those killed in combat in the long years that follow bereavement Bereavement Definition Bereavement refers to the period of mourning and grief following the death of a beloved person or animal. The English word bereavement ." He added: "I was proud to serve the wounded." Cdr Edwards, 50, from Derbyshire, served with 34 Field Hospital in Basra at the height of the 2003 Iraq invasion. Senior military figures and politicians have also backed our campaign. CAPTION(S): APPEAL: Cdr Edwards |
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