Taken from Garry Bushell online. The 14th December marks 56 years since the death of SAS soldier Paddy Mayne. It is a scandal that he still has not been awarded a Victoria Cross for his incredible heroism during WW2. Lt. Col. Robert Blair âPaddyâ Mayne was one of our most highly decorated soldiers, winning the Distinguished Service Order and three bars for his courage, his gallantry, his leadership and his personal disregard for danger (only seven servicemen ever received a DSO four times). The French awarded Mayne the Legion D'Honneur and the Croix De Guerre in recognition of his contribution to the countryâs liberation. He was recommended for a VC for his selfless actions outside Oldenburg in Germany, where he single-handedly rescued a squadron of troops pinned down by heavy gunfire. He saved the lives of many men and greatly helped the allied advance on Berlin. The recommendation was signed by Monty himself but it was never awarded. Why? Because Mayne was never afraid to voice criticisms of top brass ineptitude. Even King George VI was amazed at the omission. Six years ago 100 MPs backed an Early Day Motion to recognise this over-sight as a grave injustice and calling on the Government to reinstate the VC. It hasnât happened yet but we should keep up the pressure until this travesty is over-turned. If you agree let your MP know and ask if they will support the campaign. Men like Blair Mayne kept us free. His extraordinary courage should be properly recognised. His name should live forever. You read of people like this, then turn on the telly and see sh1te like X Factor, Celebrity Jungle and think FFS is this what they fought for. Campaign for a true hero.
