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| Hero awards for Arbroath troops | Hero awards for Arbroath troops |
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| Bravery honours are to be awarded to 15 Royal Marines and one soldier from Arbroath-based 45 Commando for their actions in Afghanistan. | Bravery honours are to be awarded to 15 Royal Marines and one soldier from Arbroath-based 45 Commando for their actions in Afghanistan. |
| Two of the heroism awards are going to Marine Steven Nethery and Cpl Bradley Malone who were both awarded Conspicuous Gallantry Crosses (CGCs). | Two of the heroism awards are going to Marine Steven Nethery and Cpl Bradley Malone who were both awarded Conspicuous Gallantry Crosses (CGCs). |
| Marine Nethery, 23, from Edinburgh, dragged an injured colleague out of the firing line and carried him to safety. | Marine Nethery, 23, from Edinburgh, dragged an injured colleague out of the firing line and carried him to safety. |
| Cpl Malone, 23, from Newcastle, ran into a battlefield to save a comrade. | Cpl Malone, 23, from Newcastle, ran into a battlefield to save a comrade. |
| Marine Nethery's troop had been ambushed by Taliban fighters and a fellow marine was shot in the leg. | Marine Nethery's troop had been ambushed by Taliban fighters and a fellow marine was shot in the leg. |
| The marine ran to him, unarmed, dragged him out of the firing line, salvaged his equipment to prevent it falling into enemy hands, then carried him 250 yards to safety. | The marine ran to him, unarmed, dragged him out of the firing line, salvaged his equipment to prevent it falling into enemy hands, then carried him 250 yards to safety. |
| 'Humbling experience' | 'Humbling experience' |
| He was one of 135 service personnel awarded medals for their bravery, determination and leadership in Afghanistan, Iraq and in the UK. | He was one of 135 service personnel awarded medals for their bravery, determination and leadership in Afghanistan, Iraq and in the UK. |
| The 45 Commando awards include one Distinguished Service Order, two CGCs, four MBEs, two Military Crosses (MC), and seven Mention in Despatches. | The 45 Commando awards include one Distinguished Service Order, two CGCs, four MBEs, two Military Crosses (MC), and seven Mention in Despatches. |
| Those serving with 45 Commando are part of 3 Commando Royal Marines. | Those serving with 45 Commando are part of 3 Commando Royal Marines. |
| Commanding officer of 3 Commando, Brig Gordon Messenger, from Dundee, received a Bar to his Distinguished Service Order, for the "outstanding and inspirational command of a multi-national force of 8,000 troops". | |
| "I am delighted and feel hugely privileged, but my strongest emotion would be admiration for all of my fellow recipients," he said. | "I am delighted and feel hugely privileged, but my strongest emotion would be admiration for all of my fellow recipients," he said. |
| Our marines in Arbroath are amongst the best in the world Lt Col Oliver Lee45 Commando | Our marines in Arbroath are amongst the best in the world Lt Col Oliver Lee45 Commando |
| The MoD said Cpl Bradley Malone said had displayed a "complete disregard for his own safety" and left cover to advance across open ground in order to help Sgt Keith Tompkins, who had become isolated. | |
| Cpl Malone said receiving such a prestigious medal was a "humbling experience". | Cpl Malone said receiving such a prestigious medal was a "humbling experience". |
| He said: "We were surrounded and were taking fire. I realised the Sergeant was stuck in the middle and was pinned down. | He said: "We were surrounded and were taking fire. I realised the Sergeant was stuck in the middle and was pinned down. |
| "I just went to give him some covering fire, to engage the enemy so he could get back. You don't think about anything at the time, no emotions, you just get on with it." | "I just went to give him some covering fire, to engage the enemy so he could get back. You don't think about anything at the time, no emotions, you just get on with it." |
| Marines John Ballance and Samuel Alexander, and Sgt Andrew Leaver - all from the 45 Commando - were also awarded the Military Cross. | Marines John Ballance and Samuel Alexander, and Sgt Andrew Leaver - all from the 45 Commando - were also awarded the Military Cross. |
| The commanding officer of 45 Commando during the deployment, Lieutenant Colonel Jim Morris will receive the Distinguished Service Order for his outstanding leadership, direction and support for his men. | The commanding officer of 45 Commando during the deployment, Lieutenant Colonel Jim Morris will receive the Distinguished Service Order for his outstanding leadership, direction and support for his men. |
| 'Gallantry and heroism' | 'Gallantry and heroism' |
| The new Commanding Officer of 45 Commando, Lt Col Oliver Lee, said: "This is a very proud day for 45 Commando. Our marines in Arbroath are amongst the best in the world and these awards are well deserved. | |
| "The men had a tough tour of duty in Afghanistan, but they rose to the challenge, took the fight to the Taliban, showed astonishing bravery, and made real progress in Helmand. I salute them all." | "The men had a tough tour of duty in Afghanistan, but they rose to the challenge, took the fight to the Taliban, showed astonishing bravery, and made real progress in Helmand. I salute them all." |
| Other military heroes on the list include Warrant Officer Class 2 Benjamin Kelly, who was awarded a military cross after fighting through traumatic circumstances to recover the body of Edinburgh bomb disposal expert WO2 Gary O' Donnell, who had been killed while attempting to defuse an improvised explosive device. | |
| There are also three soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland, two Royal Navy air crew from HMS Gannet at Prestwick, and a submariner at Faslane, all on the list for service in Afghanistan, Iraq and the UK. | There are also three soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland, two Royal Navy air crew from HMS Gannet at Prestwick, and a submariner at Faslane, all on the list for service in Afghanistan, Iraq and the UK. |
| Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth, said: "The stories of gallantry and heroism behind these honours and awards are nothing short of astounding. | Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth, said: "The stories of gallantry and heroism behind these honours and awards are nothing short of astounding. |
| "Reading through the citations serves as a reminder, were it needed, that the UK really does have the bravest, most professional military in the world." | "Reading through the citations serves as a reminder, were it needed, that the UK really does have the bravest, most professional military in the world." |