Rifleman describes saving another soldier's life
Rifleman Daniel Nickson describes the moment he jumped into a freezing canal to save another soldier's life. Second Lieutenant Connor Maxwell, 21, and Rifleman Daniel Nickson, 23, waded shoulder deep through the water and used ladders to heave the unconscious casualty clear.

The wounded rifleman suffered head injuries as he was hurled into the water after being hit by an improvised explosive device near Sangin in Helmand Province.

Decorated bomb disposal expert describes his 'busy day'
Sgt Maj Karl Ley has received the George Medal after defusing more than 100 bombs, a period he says was "busy". Staff Sgt Karl Ley, 29, made safe 139 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by the Taliban during a six-month tour of Helmand Province in Afghanistan.

According to his medal citation, this was “more than any other operator in history” and more than twice as many as the next most prolific bomb disposal expert. The citation also praised his “sheer determination, guile and awesome bravery”.

During one three day period the 'high threat operator’ removed an incredible 42 bombs from a village that had suffered both civilian and military casualties outside the town of Gereshk.

Helicopter pilot proud of medal honour
RAF pilot Ian Fortune has described his pride at receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross for flying his comrades to safety in Afghanistan, despite a gunshot wound to the head