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Old 01-22-06, 06:29 PM   #14
Harry Buttle
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Default Re: Guess who´s back! (Possibly for good)

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Originally Posted by Dowly

On third day, when we were marching back from the target range (where I shot 86 points out of 100 with 10 shots! ) My knees gave up and I collapsed, it took me almost 10 minutes to get on my feet again.

And now it hurts like hell, I cant even walk properly! Tomorrow I go back there and I have appointment with the doctor, who will decide whether they transfer me to "B" or, if I have bad luck, to "C".
As an ex Australian Army Para I'd just say that there is no shame in a medical downgrade.

You turned up and gave it your best and for reasons beyond your control the army (or the parts you wanted to serve in) may be outside of your reach now.

Good luck and be proud that you tried, many don't.
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