Victoria Cross recipient Daniel Keighran had 'no idea' he wasn't shot soon after the battle
Corporal Keighran was honoured today for his role in the gunfight, where he helped clear the way for the rescue of casualties.
During the battle between Australian and Afghan troops, he repeatedly broke cover to draw fire, allowing the enemy locations to be identified and neutralised.
In the citation it was noted the enemy fire was "accurate and intense". He repeatedly exposed himself to life-threatening gunfire coming from multiple directions.
On one occasion he moved from cover to draw fire away from a team that was treating a casualty, and then assisted in clearing the landing zone for an evacuation. The Australian and Afghan forces sustained no further injuries.
Speaking to Channel Nine soon after the battle, he said he had "no idea" how he avoided being shot...
...After the ceremony, Corporal Keighran told of his "utter surprise" when he was told the Queen was awarding him the Victoria Cross.
He said he wouldn't be here today "if it wasn't for the boys that I served with"...
Here is the video of the actual shootout.
Thanks to Bayou Renaissance Man for the report.
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