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Military Cross for soldier who saved two comrades after Afghan bomb blast

A hero soldier who will today be awarded the Military Cross for saving two comrades after a bomb blast has released these incredible pictures of his patrols in Afghanistan – using a camera attached to.

Royal Marine made ‘Freeman of his home town’ in recognition of service

One of Britain’s most decorated Marines has been made a ‘Freeman of his Home Town’ in recognition of heroic acts including one where he ran 50 metres under fire to pull injured comrades from a.

Raleigh Addington quits The Apprentice after brother is injured in Afghanistan

The Apprentice contestant Raleigh Addington walks out of tonight’s show after hearing his hero soldier brother was almost killed in an Afghan bomb blast. Traumatised Raleigh Addington, 23, …

Army Air Corps posted live Apache helicopter missile back to the UK

Bungling Army Air Corps engineers posted a live Apache helicopter missile back to the UK from Afghanistan – sparking a mass evacuation, it emerged today.

Royal Marines return to UK after six month Afghanistan tour

This is the moment hero Marine Duncan Forbes beaming with pride and fights back tears of happiness as he cuddles his little baby James properly for the first time since he was born. Major Forbes,.

Heroic Royal Marine carries soldier to safety despite being shot twice

A Royal Marine was today hailed a hero after he carried a wounded Afghan soldier to safety despite being shot twice – one bullet glanced off his helmet – and riddled with shrapnel. Lieutenant Jack.

Tears in Wootton Bassett as British servicemen repatriated

The devastated girlfriend of a British soldier who died in an explosion in Afghanistan wept as his body was brought home. Tearful Sara Horsley desperately clutched a bunch of red roses as the body of.

Hero soldier beats Taliban by blasting his way through a brick wall

A hero soldier saved the lives of six comrades under fire by the Taliban – after using a MISSILE to blast his way through a brick wall Brave Michael Parker, 21, was on foot patrol.

Heroic soldier returns to duty after two miles walking wounded in Afghanistan

A British soldier has returned to duty after he was shot in the face in Afghanistan and had to walk two miles to get treatment. Brave Lance Corporal Luke Reeson, 22, made the hour-long trek.

Heartwarming moment as triple amputee soldier takes first steps at medal parade

A brave soldier who lost both legs and an arm in Afghanistan took his first steps on new prosthetic limbs – to receive a military medal. Triple amputee Corporal Andy Reid, 33, proudly marched shoulder-to-shoulder.