A Royal Marine who threw himself on a grenade to save his comrades' lives is to receive the George Cross.
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What is remarkable about this tale is that it is only a George Cross. Despite having taken the blast, refusing evacuation, he went on to confront the Taliban and killed his enemy in a subsequent close quarters action.
What people do not realise about the Royal Marines is that they do not expect to get reward. Fair payment and a covenant to look after them in ill-health and old age is all a Royal asks for.
But who cares?
Well done, Royal, and all the other men and women in the Front Line.
What people do not realise about the Royal Marines is that they do not expect to get reward. Fair payment and a covenant to look after them in ill-health and old age is all a Royal asks for.
But who cares?
Well done, Royal, and all the other men and women in the Front Line.
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