A Donegal Senator has reiterated his call for the Siege of Jadotville soldiers to be awarded a military medal for their bravery.
In 1961, 155 Irish soldiers – eleven from Donegal – took part in a six day siege in Jadotville and surrendered when their ammunition ran out.
In September, Minister Paul Kehoe presented the soldiers and their families with a Presidential unit Citation.
However, Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn believes the soldiers have not been recognised properly for their efforts and says the Government can do more to make that happen…
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