spooky3   10 #1 Posted December 17, 2010 (edited) Just got news24 on and heard this. Sent a shiver down me back, even before I heard he was from Sheffield, now that brings a tear!  http://www.army.mod.uk/news/21733.aspx  Edit:  Since I heard it on the BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-11403730 Edited December 17, 2010 by spooky3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
BettyBooHoo! Â Â 10 #2 Posted December 17, 2010 Oh my goodness, I went to school with this brave fella! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
AJ sheffield   11 #3 Posted December 17, 2010 Very brave indeed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mj.scuba   10 #4 Posted December 17, 2010 Sgt Maj Ley has been awarded the George Medal for his "sheer determination, guile and awesome bravery".  Hear, hear, thoroughly deserved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
teddie   10 #5 Posted December 17, 2010 Nice to see these lads getting the recognition they deserve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Tatman   10 #6 Posted December 17, 2010 Top lad. Sheffield is very proud of you!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
harvey19 Â Â 541 #7 Posted December 17, 2010 A true hero. He carried out his duties in a cool and clinical frame of mind even though he knew the consequences of what could happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Nagel   10 #8 Posted December 17, 2010 I'm not questioning the recipients right to be awarded a medal, but I'm confused that he's getting the George Medal.  Isn't that reserved for civilians? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ms Macbeth   70 #9 Posted December 17, 2010 I'm not questioning the recipients right to be awarded a medal, but I'm confused that he's getting the George Medal. Isn't that reserved for civilians?  No, the George Cross is for civilians. http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/3754.aspx  Well done to Sgt Major Ley. Glad he came home safely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
vResistance   10 #10 Posted December 17, 2010 Yes very brave,i'm all up for saving lives. We should give fellow sheffielders our full support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tzijlstra   11 #11 Posted December 17, 2010 The lad truly deserves it, so many of the bomb-experts don't return back home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Tess   10 #12 Posted December 17, 2010 What a fantastic acheivement, and an medal so well earned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...