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jambutty · 24-07-2008, 08:42

OK! Maybe I’m being a bit dense here, but how direct can a grenade exploding underneath you be?

Do they expect the enemy to stick a Kalashnikov up his nose before calling it “coming under direct fire”?

This award is political. Can’t have a squaddie getting a VC.

Royal Marine Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher executed the ultimate act of selfless bravery by deliberately putting himself between his squad and an exploding grenade to shield his mates from injury or death.

24-07-2008, 08:42	#16
jambutty Apprentice Geriatric Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Darwen, Lancashire Posts: 3,706 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 87	Re: Beyond The Call Of Duty OK! Maybe I’m being a bit dense here, but how direct can a grenade exploding underneath you be? Do they expect the enemy to stick a Kalashnikov up his nose before calling it “coming under direct fire”? This award is political. Can’t have a squaddie getting a VC. Royal Marine Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher executed the ultimate act of selfless bravery by deliberately putting himself between his squad and an exploding grenade to shield his mates from injury or death. __________________ Thanks for reading. If you have a few minutes to spare please visit my web site at http://popye.bravehost.com