AAP General News (Australia)
08-15-2006
Fed: Aussie troopers praised for fast and efficient action
The commander of Australian forces in Iraq .. Brigadier MICK MOON .. has praised his
troops in their handling of a bombing this morning near Australian quarters in Baghdad.
Brigadier MOON says Australia had a tough and resolute team who delivered an effective
response to the rocket attack which seriously injured a female soldier.
He's told the Nine network the female soldier named by media reports as Corporal Signaller
S. WEBSTER .. is in a stable and satisfactory condition in a US facility .. while three
other soldiers who suffered minor injuries are already back at work and in good spirits.
Brigadier MOON says the team performed very well .. reacting fast and effectively to
get their people out and in the very best of care within minutes of the explosion .. and
were back on the streets almost immediately after the explosion.
Defence Minister BRENDAN NELSON has said there'll be a review of the operation of the
Australian security detachment in Baghdad .. but doubts there'll be any changes.
Signaller WEBSTER is likely to be evacuated to Germany before being transported home.
AAP RTV psm/
KEYWORD: IRAQ AUST MOON (CANBERRA)
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