MG recognises acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances.
Sergeant Matthew Raymond Locke - (8229246) age 33 of Bellingen, Western Australia was killed during a fire fight with Taliban forces in Oruzgan, Afghanstan during his second tour of duty. He was the 2nd Australian Soldier to be killed in the line of duty.
In December of 2006 he was awarded the Medal for Gallantry (MG) for outstanding leadership and bravery under sustained fire in Afghanistan. He leaves behind a wife and son. May He Rest In Peace.
Memorial at The Australian War Memorial
Also commemorated at the Avenue of Honour, Yungaburra Qld
MG recognises acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances.
Sergeant Matthew Raymond Locke - (8229246) age 33 of Bellingen, Western Australia was killed during a fire fight with Taliban forces in Oruzgan, Afghanstan during his second tour of duty. He was the 2nd Australian Soldier to be killed in the line of duty.
In December of 2006 he was awarded the Medal for Gallantry (MG) for outstanding leadership and bravery under sustained fire in Afghanistan. He leaves behind a wife and son. May He Rest In Peace.
Memorial at The Australian War Memorial
Also commemorated at the Avenue of Honour, Yungaburra Qld
Inscription
1800020 SGT
M.LOCKE MG (Medal for Gallantry)
Special Air Service Regt.
Age 33
