Experts to review case of medals for Jadotville veterans

Captain Noel Carey (left) with soldiers from "A" Company in Jadotville. Mr Carey hopes the review board will speak to the veterans. Picture: Defence Forces Archive

An independent review into gallantry shown by Irish soldiers at the siege of Jadotville has been widely welcomed.

The siege, which took place in 1961, saw members of A Company, 35th Battalion of the Irish Army ONUC contingent attacked by Katangese Gendarmerie during the Congo Crisis.