On the 3rd of August 2006, Sgt Ingram’s 40 man platoon was overwhelmed by a force of over 200 Taliban fighters as they pushed to seize a key objective in Kandahar province. Early in the battle the platoon commander was wounded and Sgt Ingram assumed command. Under his inspirational leadership, the platoon pressed forward and seized their objective from the enemy. During the fight to hold this vital piece of terrain, Sgt Ingram and 2 of his soldiers were killed by a rocket propelled grenade. For his actions, Sgt Ingram was posthumously Mentioned in Dispatches, a national honour to recognize valiant conduct.
(Write up courtesy of WO Patrick Tower)
Me and Geoff Desmoulin at Melrose Red Mile
for the CFMRC fundraiser