Billy Kedian
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Private Billy Kedian (21), an Irish soldier from Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo, was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Medal with Honour for his bravery in Lebanon, where he sacrificed his own safety to protect eleven fellow peacekeepers during an attack on May 31, 1999.
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21-year-old Private Billy Kedian, who died in 1999, was honoured with the Distinguished Service Medal with Honour.
Camp Shamrock, Lebanon: ‘Look at our own historyThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-03-15
Ireland· 2025-03-15
Private Billy Kedian ensured the safety of eleven of his fellow peacekeepers in Lebanon during an attack.
Irish soldier who died protecting others in Lebanon honoured with posthumous medal – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-03-08
Ireland· 2025-03-08
