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Date added: 12 March 2014

Bravery Recognised 

Swindon soldiers awarded Operational Service Medals for Afganistan Tour
 
It was a proud evening at the Swindon TA Headquarters (now known as the Army Reserve Centre) in Church Place, as two local soldiers were awarded Operational Service Medals for their time in Afganistan.
 
A Squadron (Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry) The Royal Yeomanry's Lance Corporal Andy Matthews (left, pic. below) and Trooper Phil Marshall (r) both completed six month tours and received their medals from Colonel Alistair Bruce, Command of the London District (centre).

 
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Pictures by Calyx.
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