Soldiers honoured for war actions

More than 100 soldiers have been honoured for bravery and commitment displayed while fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Servicemen from the Army and Royal Marines were awarded OBEs, MBEs, CBEs, Distinguished Service Orders (DSOs) and Military Crosses (MCs). The roll-call included 19 Military Crosses and four Distinguished Service Orders.

Included in the list of 136 soldiers is Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher, a Royal Marine reservist given the George Cross for throwing himself on a grenade in Afghanistan to save comrades.

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