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Nine Australian heroes involved in the rescue of Thai caves will be honored for their incredible efforts by political leaders and dignitaries of Australia.
Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove will present medals Tuesday to those involved in the mission, including Dr. Richard Harry Harris, Craig Challen, and First Master Troy Eather
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Chief of Staff Opposition Bill Shorten will be among the attendees at the reception at Government House in Canberra.
million. Turnbull has already described the mission of saving 12 boys and their 25-year-old soccer coach as an extraordinary act of heroism, professionalism, discipline and teamwork.
This will be the first time rescuers have been together since their return to Australia on July 13th.
The anesthetist from Adelaide, Dr. Harris and his diving partner, retired Perth Veteran, Mr. Challen, were part of an international team of underwater cave experts who released the trapped boys and their coach.
Sydney's First Master Eather was a key figure in the Thailand Assist operation, having participated in several important missions since arriving at the Navy in 1991.
The Thai Ambbadador to Australia and Australia's ambbadador to Thailand, as well as the acting head of the Defense Force and Acting Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police, will be present on Tuesday.
As well as various senior government officials.
The names of the recipients of the medal of AFP are retained until the ceremony. ] © AAP 2018
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