Who growls wins: Bravery medal for hero British Army dog that took out an Al Qaeda sniper despite being shot and losing his paw Kuno, a Belgian shepherd malinois, was shot several times during the operation But the dog showed extraordinary bravery to still take down the Al Qaeda sniper He suffered severe wounds to … Read more
The helmet and bravery medals awarded to a Spitfire ace who survived being struck by flak while travelling at 300mph have sold for more than £18,000. Group Captain Arthur Donaldson, of 263 Squadron, a hero of the defence of Malta during the Second World War, withstood being hit by flak which blew off his helmet … Read more
New MI6 boss Richard Moore’s grandad was IRA fighter who won medal for fighting against British rule Richard Moore’s grandfather was an IRA fighter between 1916 and 1922 Jack Buckley won a medal from Sinn Fein for fighting against the British rule Mr Moore, 57, is set to take over as head of the Secret … Read more
Monty Python star Sir Michael Palin has joined calls to redesign one of the Queen’s honours after a petition was launched claiming the insignia is ‘racist’ and ‘looks similar to George Floyd’s killing’. The honour for the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George – one of the Queen’s highest honours – previously … Read more
A social rights activist has handed back her British Empire Medal claiming the award ‘reinforces the hostile environment’ as well as ‘institutional and everyday racism’. Anisa Morridadi from Birmingham received the BEM in 2013 for services to education and young people. However, Ms Morridadi said she was inspired by the Black Lives Matters movement and … Read more
Coronavirus medal could be rolled out as early as September ‘under Boris Johnson’s plans to honour “unsung hero” frontline NHS and care workers’ Government is believed to be working on plans to create new coronavirus medal Medal likely to be awarded to ‘unsung heroes’ who have put their lives at risk Medal has widespread political … Read more
Prince Harry wears medal he earned in Afghanistan alongside military honours at the Royal Albert Hall Prince Harry appeared in his capacity as Captain General of the Royal Marines The Duke of Sussex wore a scarlet mess dress uniform with medals on his lapel His medals were awarded to him after completing two tours of … Read more
The former heavyweight boxer who was awarded the George Medal after saving Princess Anne from a gun-toting kidnapper in 1974 has revealed his shock after it sold at auction for £50,000 – more than £30,00 over its estimated value. Ronnie Russell, 72, from Bristol, said he was ‘absolutely blown away’ by the price paid by … Read more