SgtJim
12-14-2011, 05:05 PM
A number of brave Servicemen have received military honours at Buckingham Palace today.
The Military Cross is granted “in recognition of an act of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy.”
Three of the Servicemen receiving their awards today all served with The Royal Regiment of Scotland and each has their own tale of determination and courage to tell.
Private Bryan Johnson, just 24 years old, saved a fellow soldier by dragging him to safety in the midst of a Taliban ambush. Private Johnson had only served 11 months!
Sergeant Glen Gardiner, 35, risked his life by going to assist Afghan Army troops who had suffered a casualty. Two rounds passed through his day sack and he was blown off his feet by a grenade.
Captain Iain Curran, 28, is receiving the Military Cross for helping to recover the body of his fallen comrade while under heavy insurgent fire.
Read more: http://sgt-jim.blogspot.com/2011/12/servicemen-receive-military-cross-at.html
The Military Cross is granted “in recognition of an act of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy.”
Three of the Servicemen receiving their awards today all served with The Royal Regiment of Scotland and each has their own tale of determination and courage to tell.
Private Bryan Johnson, just 24 years old, saved a fellow soldier by dragging him to safety in the midst of a Taliban ambush. Private Johnson had only served 11 months!
Sergeant Glen Gardiner, 35, risked his life by going to assist Afghan Army troops who had suffered a casualty. Two rounds passed through his day sack and he was blown off his feet by a grenade.
Captain Iain Curran, 28, is receiving the Military Cross for helping to recover the body of his fallen comrade while under heavy insurgent fire.
Read more: http://sgt-jim.blogspot.com/2011/12/servicemen-receive-military-cross-at.html