George Cross 75th Anniversary Corporal Mark Wright

Summary

A young Royal Marine who threw himself on a live grenade to save his comrades said he was "honoured" to receive the Warning: This episode contains discussions of combat, traumatic injuries, and loss that some viewers may find distressing. Twenty ... He had only seconds to choose—and he chose his mates. Matthew Croucher's sacrifice saved the lives of his fellow ... Sir John Mills presents this history of the 80 years since the end of the Second World War, medals expert John G. Gertsch served with the 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. His selfless courage became part of the unit's ... True heroes honour the sacrifices of the past and bring communities together today. 🎖️❤️ When postman Adam Simpson-York ... Craig Harrison is former British Army sniper who once held the World record for the longest kill in combat, achieved in Afghanistan ... Decorated British officer Siegfried Sassoon, nicknamed "Mad Jack" for his battlefield bravery, publicly refused to keep fighting in ...