Medal of Military Valour
- Awarded on: November 19, 2009
- Invested on: June 04, 2010
Rank: Master Corporal
On October 8, 2008, Master Corporal Tedford’s patrol was ambushed in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. While providing cover for exposed troops, his vehicle’s main cannon jammed. As his gunner attempted to fix the weapon, he rose out of the turret to return fire with the machine gun mounted atop the vehicle. Realizing the cannon could not be repaired from inside, he exited the vehicle amidst a hail of bullets, cleared the jam and began pouring heavy fire upon the enemy. With fearless determination, Master Corporal Tedford’s selfless action in suppressing the enemy throughout the firefight ensured his patrol’s successful fighting withdrawal.
