Reflections on Lebanon Tour

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Michael Walsh
Interviewed for MAOHP - 07/02/2017
Reference Code: IE_MA_MAC_006_MAOHP_017_N
Location(s): Lebanon
Length: 4.03

Commandant Michael Walsh speaks about his first overseas mission with the 57th Battalion in 1985 to the Lebanon at the rank of Captain. He reflects on the excitement of an overseas tour and his feelings on leaving home. He also discusses the sense of pride of representing Ireland overseas and also reflects on the dangers involved in such tours.

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