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BBC News – Victoria Cross: L/Cpl Josh Leakey recognised for valour

A paratrooper who showed “complete disregard” for his own safety during a Taliban attack in Afghanistan has been awarded the Victoria Cross – the highest British military honour. L/Cpl Joshua Leakey, 27, of the Parachute Regiment, was recognised for his valour during the 2013 attack. He is the third serviceman – and the first living…

A paratrooper who showed “complete disregard” for his own safety during a Taliban attack in Afghanistan has been awarded the Victoria Cross – the highest British military honour.

L/Cpl Joshua Leakey, 27, of the Parachute Regiment, was recognised for his valour during the 2013 attack.

He is the third serviceman – and the first living servicemen – to receive the medal for service in Afghanistan.

L/Cpl Leakey, from Hampshire, said he was “deeply honoured”.

He has been recognised with the VC almost 70 years after another member of his family was awarded the same honour.

L/Cpl Leakey’s second cousin twice removed, Sergeant Nigel Gray Leakey, was a posthumous recipient of the VC in November 1945, for his actions while fighting in Africa during the Second World War.

via BBC News – Victoria Cross: L/Cpl Josh Leakey recognised for valour.

Well done, L/Cpl Leakey.

You’ve certainly done your battalion proud.

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  1. captainned

    Winning a VC and remaining upright is rare.

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  2. SFC Dunlap 173d RVN

    Rarely presented, rarer still two would be awarded to two members of a family no matter how far removed. My compliments to the L/Cpl.

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  3. captainned

    Actually read the citation from the London Gazette and it was a joint op with the USMC. It was his actions that saved the Marine command platoon. Methinks L/Cpl (soon to be Sgt??) Leakey will never have to spend his own money when partying with the Corps.

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