G.C. richly deserved.

[Steve-B]

Well deserved award.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20080723/ ... 6b408.html

[argentum40]

most definately

[Ghost]

well deserved.

good job that kyarra tuk tuk home made pie was in the rucksack eh.. :lol:

[anonymous]

Outstanding, very brave,well deserved.

[piker]

a true hero, we can be proud of
piker

[Paul Odell]

most people would try to run I guess that what my instinct would be,

what a guy

[Dandelion]

Very well deserved...

But as an active serviceman, why was it not the VC..


I thought GC was for civilians? :?:

[Groggy]

There was a VC awarded for a similar act during WW1. This award thoroughly deserved, a very brave guy

[petethedig]

Goes to show that the ration packs are still as tough as they've ever been. :lol: Top bloke and deserving of more than a medal to pin to his chest

[deepseeker]

Very well deserved...

But as an active serviceman, why was it not the VC..


I thought GC was for civilians? :?:

extract from Wikipedia:

The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of some Commonwealth countries and previous British Empire territories. It takes precedence over all other orders, decorations and medals. It may be awarded to a person of any rank in any service and civilians under military command, and is presented to the recipient by the British monarch during an investiture held at Buckingham Palace. It is the joint highest award for bravery in the United Kingdom with the George Cross, which is the equivalent honour for valour not in the face of the enemy.However, the VC is higher in order of precedence and would be worn first by an individual who had been awarded both decorations (which has not so far occurred).