Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Army dog handler awarded Elizabeth Cross

The family of an army dog handler who was killed in Afghanistan has been presented with the Elizabeth Cross by the Princess Royal.


Lance Corporal Liam Tasker, aged 26, from Kirkcaldy, Scotland, was killed on 1st March 2011 when he was on patrol in Helmand province with springer spaniel Theo.

The sniffer dog, described as a "true friend" to the soldier, died hours later after suffering a seizure.

The Princess presented the medal to the soldier's family at a private ceremony.

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