Victoria Cross

[mikey4444]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/11534581/Victoria-Cross-hero-Joshua-Leakey-receives-medal.html

I saw a mention of this in the Sunday Times today. Apparently the Queen told him " I don't get to give this out very often ! "

And what a family......

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Leakey

What a smashing lad !

[ummmm]

Very humble.

[mikey4444]

Extremely Ummm ! I'm just a bit surprised that this thread has not attracted more comment !

[murraymints]

very well deserved...brave and fine young man

[mikey4444]

Ummm and MM...have you seen the Leakey family....excellent genes !

[murraymints]

yes Mikey ..had a read of his bio on wickipedia.....one of "those" families...military in the bones o' 'em ....what a credit to family ..queen and country

[mikey4444]

I wouldn't mind wagering that Betty enjoyed giving this award !

[mikey4444]

Meant to add this yesterday :::

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leakey_family

[murraymints]

bet she was thinking....wish my lot were more like this lad ! lol

[sandyRoe]

I wouldn't want to take anything away from those who actually receive awards for valour but, as an example, didn't everybody who scrambled out of a trench during WW1 and walk towards German machine guns show extraordinary courage?

[murraymints]

indeed Sandy..we owe SO much to so few..all very very brave ..heroes one and all...lest we forget xx

[mikey4444]

Sandy...according to the citation, this lad showed extraordinary bravery, or Valour as it is known in military parlance.

To summarise :::::

"Under fire yet undeterred by the very clear and present danger, Lance Corporal Leakey ran across the exposed slope of the hill three times to initiate casualty evacuation, re-site machine guns and return fire. His actions proved the turning point, inspiring his comrades to fight back with renewed ferocity. Displaying gritty leadership well above that expected of his rank, Lance Corporal Leakey's actions singlehandedly regained the initiative and prevented considerable loss of life"

But it doesn't take anything away from every soldier that has ever fought in both WW's.

[waterboatman]

Wonderful people.

[Dee Sa]

makes you proud of our soldiers and well done Joshua Leakey.

[RATTER15]

Well done that man!!