'Bitter disappointment' as just one Jadotville veteran to be honoured

Irish Soldiers at Jadotville in 1961. Picture: Leo Quinlan

Just one veteran who fought with the UN in a deadly battle in the Congo is to be commended for a military medal.

Defence Forces representative body PDFORRA is “bitterly disappointed” that no other “acts of heroism” of Irish troops at the Battle of Jadotville in 1961 will be formally recognised.