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When hiding something from your wife is the kindest thing

02 Nov 08:45am

Filed under: Afghanistan, Corporal Keighran, Relationships, Victoria Cross

Brave men don’t often waste time with words. So it’s no surprise that Corporal Daniel Keighran admitted yesterday that his wife was one of the last to know about his courageous efforts in Afghanistan.

So, um about Afghanistan… Photo: The Australian

The 99th soldier to be awarded the VC, Corporal Keighran told reporters yesterday he only shared the real details of the battle at Derapet in the Oruzgan province a fortnight ago.

“She’s been brought into the loop now and let me just say she wasn’t impressed to start with but it’s all good now,” he said.

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NickH says:

06:53pm | 02/11/12

But tell them in the end, that is key! Read more »
Katherine says:

06:26pm | 02/11/12

I imagine the men who’s lives he saved feel a little differently about it. Read more »

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