Irish soldiers of the Siege of Jadotville to be honoured by State

The Department of Defence has confirmed plans to honour Irish soldiers who fought in the Siege of Jadotville in 1961 and whose bravery was highlighted in a recent Netflix film starring Jamie Dornan.

The soldiers are to be awarded with medals for their bravery during the attack on the ‘A’ Company of the 35th Infantry Battalion by Katanga Gendarmerie troops.