Nettet18. mar. 2005 · Private Johnson Beharry and his proud wife Lynthia A soldier who saved 30 members of his unit in Iraq has been awarded the first Victoria Cross for more than 20 years. Private Johnson Beharry, 25, from London, twice saved the lives of colleagues while under enemy fire, but insisted he was just "doing his job". NettetA new painting of Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry, the first living recipient since 1965 of the Victoria Cross, is now on display in Room 41. The citation for his award, Britain's highest for gallantry, received on 18 March 2005, said: 'Private Beharry carried out two individual acts of great heroism by which he saved the lives of his comrades.

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NettetSergeant Johnson Gideon Beharry VC (born 26 July 1979) of the 1st Battalion, Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, is a British Army soldier who, on 18 March 2005, was … NettetRecent Boards {{ board.name }} {{ board.total_asset_count }} View all Boards View all Sets CREATE BOARD. Create new Board. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Collect, curate and comment on your files. ... Browse 98 corporal johnson beharry vc photos and images available, ... portmeirion crockery

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NettetLance Sergeant Johnson Beharry, of the 1st Battalion, Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, is the first living recipient of the Victoria Cross award (18 March 2005) in … Nettet15. apr. 2024 · Johnson Beharry, the British Army Lance Sergeant who became the first soldier in 18 years to be awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery, was once a drug dealer who carried a sub-machine for protection. Nettet18. mar. 2005 · Beharry's platoon was tasked over the radio to come to the assistance of the remainder of the company, who were attempting to extract the isolated foot patrol. Insurgent ambush As his platoon passed a roundabout, en route to the pinned-down patrol, they became aware that the road to the front was empty of all civilians and traffic - an … options hotels