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    Parachute Regiment Soldier saves Marine Corps Captain and earns the Victoria Cross

    Outstanding show of bravery from a young soldier where the Victoria Cross runs in the family. His second cousin twice removed, Sergeant Nigel Gray Leakey, was a posthumous recipient of the Victoria Cross in November 1945 for his gallantry while fighting in Africa during the Second World War.
    Well done that man.....UTRINQUE PARATUS

    BBC News - Victoria Cross: L/Cpl Josh Leakey recognised for valour
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    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA
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