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Kiwi soldiers recognised for actions during Iraq rocket attack which killed three at Camp Taji

A medic from Auckland, Healey-Render – deployed as an Acting Sergeant – was one of the first people to reach many critically injured casualties and quickly assumed control of the medical situation.
“We heard the rockets just after we had finished a step class in the gym. I found my evacuation team, and we drove down the road where we soon found our first casualty.”
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“This is when I realised the true nature of the situation,” she said.
“There were multiple traumatic injuries including shrapnel wounds. I’ll admit it was scary – you never think there will be a day when you are literally running for your life.” ....

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Taji rocket attack: New Zealand Army soldiers honoured for bravery

Taji rocket attack: New Zealand Army soldiers honoured for bravery
22 Apr, 2021 12:06 AM
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A New Zealand Defence Force trainer instructing Iraqi soldiers in weapons firing positions in Taji, Iraq. Photo / File
A New Zealand Defence Force trainer instructing Iraqi soldiers in weapons firing positions in Taji, Iraq. Photo / File
NZ Herald
Three New Zealand Army officers faced with widespread carnage after almost 30 rockets exploded at an Iraqi military camp have been recognised for their bravery to save lives of injured coalition soldiers.
Corporal Charles Munns has been awarded the Defence Meritorious Service Medal, and Corporal Jessica Healey-Render and Private Maddison Van Sitter have both received a Chief of Defence Force Commendation for their fast response in the deadly rocket attack on the Taji Military Camp last March. ....

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