IRAQ WAR - 30 MAR 2003
.. *** Local Caption *** (L-R) Corporal Mike Simpson 25 from Boston Lincs. A CMT1 (Combat Medical technician Class One), Private Stephen Gerhmann 24 from Darlington CMT2 and Private Kat Ross 21 from Newcastle CMT2 give medical aid to an Iraqi man aided in his escape from Basra by his friend. When asked for assistance at the checkpoint manned by soldiers of Number 2 Company The Irish Guards, a military ambulance was dispatched to pick up the man who had several serious injuries to his feet arms and legs.
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