Comments on: Maj. William D. Chesarek Jr.

By: dave t

dave t — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:52:03 +0000

In the same Operational Honours and Awards List (15 December 2006) as Maj Cheserak’s DFC for Iraq were: Queen’s Commendation for Bravery in the Air (QCBA) in Afghanistan.

Senior Airman Jason BROLINE United States Air Force
Staff Sergeant Cameron HYSTAD United States Air Force

These equate to (I think) to the Commendation Medals but are for bravery in the field. They must have been involved in rescuing British troops or suchlike.

Well done to them as well. The insignia is a small oak leaf in gold
worn on the campaign medal for the area concerned.

The DFC by the way is the Third Level award. VC is first,
then George Cross or Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (equates to Silver Star for Valour etc). Thus the DFC equates to the Bronze Star with V or your own US DFC?

By: Louis

Louis — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:57:50 +0000

This will always show the kinship that is so strong and honorable
between the United States and Great Britain.
Kudos to the pilot and to the Queen and the Defence Ministry for
acknowledging this heroic and brave military rescue.

By: The Stable Master

The Stable Master — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:40:52 +0000

Truly and exceptional day.

In the same incident, a female RA Medicl Corps private was awarded the Military Cross. First ever.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/PeopleInDefence/QueenPresentsFirstEverFemaleRecipientWithAMilitaryCross.htm

By: Mike Moore

Mike Moore — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:16:39 +0000

We have the best Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines!

By: Karl Auerbach

Karl Auerbach — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:35:45 +0000

QEII has a LOT of class. This is the same woman who, after 9/11, stood for the playing of the American National Anthem. NO OTHER British monarch has EVER done that. That makes her the ONLY royal person to whom I would ever bow.

By: mindy abraham

mindy abraham — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:44:07 +0000

Glad to see that the brits recognize bravery-they truly are our good friends

By: Eric Varga

Eric Varga — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 03:42:55 +0000

My salute and regards to those who serve not only our good lads, but those of our allies. A story worth telling and a marine worth congratulating for a Job Well Done.

By: Michelle Malkin

Michelle Malkin — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 01:35:40 +0000

The Queen and the Marine…

Kudos: Englandâ€™s Queen Elizabeth II awarded the British Distinguished Flying Cross to a U.S. pilot for the first time since World War II during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London on March 21, according to a Corps release. Marine……