Roscommon Soldiers Siege of Jadotville

Roscommon soldiers among those honoured for bravery at Siege of Jadotville

Last Saturday the surviving Members, and next of kin, of the ‘A’ Company, 35th Infantry Battalion of the Defence Forces who served at the Siege of Jadotville were presented with a Unit Citation for bravery. Picture Credit: Defence Forces The Siege of Jadotville took place in the Congo in September 1961 and lasted six days. …

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