Princess Anne Presents Medals to 2nd Signal Regiment

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QuoteThree hundred soldiers from 2nd Signal Regiment have recently returned from a six-month tour of duty in Helmand Province and Kabul.

While there, the regiment provided vital communication links to British forces.

Princess Anne presented the medals in front of family and friends.

BBC News - Princess Anne presents medals to 2nd Signal Regiment 

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QuotePrincess Anne Praises Troops on Their Return from Afghanistan During York Medals Ceremony  (Photos)

Princess Anne flew in to York to present medals to soldiers and officers who have recently returned from a six month tour of Afghanistan.

Hundreds of wives, children and friends watched proudly on yesterday as 300 soldiers from the 2 Signal Regiment marched on to the parade square at Imphal Barracks in Fulford Road, accompanied by the Royal Signals band.

The Princess Royal, who is Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Signals, presented Operational Service Medals to about 100 of the servicemen and women who had been on their first such tour.

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/10450170.Princess_Anne_praises_troops_on_their_return_from_Afghanistan_during_York_medals_ceremony/ 

Cindy
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