Sky News
| 8 months ago
A soldier who led a bayonet charge across 260ft of open ground through Taliban gunfire has been given the Military Cross. Corporal Sean Jones, 25, of 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales' Regiment, "reversed a potentially dire situation" when his...
The Sun UK
| 8 months ago
Cpl Sean Jones, 25, won the bravery gong after his patrol was ambushed as it crossed a Helmand field in October last year. Pinned down by heavy fire from three sides, he shot a rocket at one of the insurgent positions. He then ordered his men from...
Sky News
| 8 months ago
Richard Taylor, the crew leader in the Sea King piloted by the Duke, demonstrated "outstanding bravery and skill" and was awarded a Queen's Commendation for Bravery in the Air to add to the Queen's Gallantry Medal he already holds. The MoD said that "...
The Independent
| 8 months ago
The rocket propelled grenade exploded in front of Nicholas Garland's face, flying pieces of shrapnel cutting into his body. He turned to the soldier next to him to make sure he was alright before realising there was blood sprouting out of his own...
