Beachside native Warrant Officer Dale Verge received the Medal of Military Valour in Ottawa on November 13. Mr. Verge was awarded the medal because of his bravery on March 30, 2008, when insurgents initiated a fierce and persistent attack on an Afghan police substation in Spin Pir, Afghanistan.
Early in the action, Warrant Officer Verge sustained significant injuries. Oblivious to his wounds, he re-engaged with suppressive fire and directed effective point defence, neutralizing the enemy and repelling the attack. Warrant Officer Verge's selfless courage, tactical acumen and leadership set an example of resolve and prevented the substation from being overrun.
Beachside native receives the Medal of Military Valour
Pictured are Warrant Officer Dale Verge and his wife Nancy, after he received the Medal of Military Valour in Ottawa on November 13. Contributed photo.
- Published on November 26th, 2009
- Published on July 9th, 2010
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Staff ~ The Nor'wester
Beachside native Warrant Officer Dale Verge received the Medal of Military Valour in Ottawa on November 13. Mr. Verge was awarded the medal because of his bravery on March 30, 2008, when insurgents initiated a fierce and persistent attack on an Afghan police substation in Spin Pir, Afghanistan.
Early in the action, Warrant Officer Verge sustained significant injuries. Oblivious to his wounds, he re-engaged with suppressive fire and directed effective point defence, neutralizing the enemy and repelling the attack. Warrant Officer Verge's selfless courage, tactical acumen and leadership set an example of resolve and prevented the substation from being overrun.
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