Grandfather's Medal Grandson's Duty

Jack Elwood, just 24 and newly commissioned as a naval officer, carries a legacy of courage—his great-grandfather John Joe McDonagh fought bravely in the 1961 Siege of Jadotville, where 150 Irish soldiers held off a force of 3,500 to 5,000. Jack honored his hero with his medal and a photo at his commissioning, forging a powerful link between two generations of Irish service. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/026bbd8a5670dfad