Afghanistan CO's Update 2

[CO 1 R WELSH]

I am sure that the jungle drums have been beating overtime and that the news has reached most parts of Wales. We have had 2 people injured in an ambush in Kandahar town a couple of nights ago. Even though the names have been made public, I do not wish to publish them here on a relatively 'open' website. RHQs and the Regimental system are able to provide names should they be required.

The two injured were in the first vehicle of a 9 vehicle patrol when they received incoming small arms fire and were showered by shrapnel from an RPG. Even though they were both injured, they drove through the ambush and lead the rest of the patrol out of danger and the patrol returned a considerable amount of firepower in the process. They extracted to a Canadian patrol base and were taken by helicopter to hospital, where they had operations on their forearms / hands. The injuries are not too severe and when I've visited them in hospital over the past 2 days, they have been sitting up and in good spirits. The patrol, continued to its destination the following night.

They are now on their way to Selly Oak hospital in Birmingham. The official and Regimental 'systems' both kicked in very quickly and matters in the UK and Cyprus were, and continue to be, dealt with smoothly. The Welfare Office in Cyprus and RHQ are now dealing with all related matters.

This is only a brief synopsis, and whilst I would obviously prefer not to have any casualties, all members of the patrol, particularly the two who were injured, showed remarkable courage, foresight and determination to fight their way out of a well laid ambush. Their skills and drills instinctively kicked-in and they performed well.

Huw James

DRH JAMES
Lt Col
CO 1 R WELSH (RWF)

[eightyseven]

Thank You for the information Sir, I am sure that all members of the forum send their Best Wishes & heart felt support for a speedy recovery to the injured Fusiliers. Eightyseven

[Paul Hinge]

Again thank you for the information and please pass on our best wishes (Aberystwyth Branch RWFCA) for a speedy recovery.

Hingey

[taffylooneytoon]

Thanks for the update Sir, Wrexham branch RWFCA wish the boys who were injured a speedy recovery. We will support the Bn in any way we can .
Val.

[Paul Davies 701]

Everyone at the Bargoed & Blackwood Branch wish the lads a speedy recovery

[Cymro41]

Mangaed to pick up some Int via our sister Reg whilst they were down at Lydd. Hope to pick up some more from A Coy next week. Great to hear that they are all ok. Any assistance i can give then let me know. Kits packed and happy to deploy. EV0541.

[BennytheBall]

Sir
Many Thanks for your update and the Shotton & Deeside Branch members wish the 2 lads a speedy recovery and hope the rest of the boys keep safe and have a successful tour.
BennytheBall 1

[jungle1810]

Sir,
Many thanks for the update much appreciated by all at home.The Bridgend & District Branch of the RWFCA wish the injured a speedy recovery. At the same time we wish all ranks of 1/RWF the best of luck in the future.
Regards R.B.Donovan.

[bennyball2]

Sir
Many Thanks for your updat the Cardiff Branch members wish the 2 lads a speedy recovery and hope the rest of the boys keep safe and have a successful tour.
BennytheBall2

[brian olly algate]

Sir
Best wishes to the injured lads from a ex RWF in Berlin and a safe return home to all ranks
in the Battalion