Senior US officer criticises lack of medals for Irish soldiers who went 'above and beyond' at Jadotville

The views of retired Colonel Clay Edwards will further fuel the argument that an Irish Government-ordered independent review of the Jadotville action was wrong when it decided to recommend only one soldier involved in Jadotville for a gallantry medal.

"A former senior officer who directed combat studies for the US military has said the Irish response at the 1961 Battle of Jadotville was frequently mentioned among American officers as one of the greatest examples of excellent defensive tactics.

The views of retired Colonel Clay Edwards will further fuel the argument that an Irish Government-ordered independent review of the Jadotville action was wrong when it decided to recommend only one soldier involved in Jadotville for a gallantry medal.