Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Pat Quinlan (Irish Army officer)" in English language version.
Later retiring as a Colonel after more than 40 years' service to the Irish Army, the Caherdaniel native passed away in 1997
Brigadier General Patrick Flynn, GOC 1 Brigade paid tribute to Col. Quinlan, saying his decision to dig in at Jadotville had become part of the Army's training on tactics [and] was also taught in military courses in the UK, Germany and Australia
Commandant Quinlan's action is cited in military textbooks worldwide as the best example of the use of the so-called perimeter defence.
probably with the aim of taking the Irish as prisoners and using them as leverage in negotiations with the U.N.
They should all have been hailed as heroes; Ireland knows that now, but it was a long, slow, painful road to redemption, and vindication, especially for the brave, fearless Patrick Quinlan who went to his grave, in 1997, not knowing that he would gain posthumous recognition, with full honour restored, nine years later.
They should all have been hailed as heroes; Ireland knows that now, but it was a long, slow, painful road to redemption, and vindication, especially for the brave, fearless Patrick Quinlan who went to his grave, in 1997, not knowing that he would gain posthumous recognition, with full honour restored, nine years later.
This is the first time that a Unit Citation has been awarded within the Irish Defence Forces
This is the first time that a Unit Citation has been awarded within the Irish Defence Forces
