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Mark Donaldson is born
Mark Gregor Strang Donaldson was born on the 2nd April, 1979. He was born in Newcastle, New South Wales -
Mark Donaldson enlisted in the Australian Army
Mark entered recruit training at the Army Recruit Training Centre, Kapooka, NSW. -
Completed Special Air Service selection course
In Februray 2004 Mark Donaldson persued his dream to become an elite SAS Trooper. Whis dream came true and he was posted in I Troop, 3 Special Air Service Squadron. -
Involved in incident that resulted in him being awarded a VC
On the 2n September, 2008 Trooper Donaldson was involved in an incident that resulted in him being award the Victoria Cross for Australia. -
Recieved VC
On the 16th January, 2009 Mark Donaldson recieved the Victoria Cross for Australia that was presented to him by the Governor-General, Quentin Bryce. -
Mark Donaldson is posted in a unit
After completing training, Mark was posted int he 1st Battlaion, Royal Australian Regiment that is stationed in Townsville, Qld.