A fundraiser has been launched with the hopes of having a bust erected of the first Irish soldier to receive the Military ...

Britain's youngest known Military Cross recipient in 80 years has sold his prized gallantry medal for over £33,000 as it is a 'painful reminder' of the Afghan War. Lance Corporal Alexander ...

In the two world wars alone, 200,000 Gurkhas fought for the British, 43,000 of whom died. A total of 13 Gurkhas have received the Victoria Cross — the British equivalent to the US's Medal of Honor.

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A British army major is being investigated in a probe into allegations that he was awarded a medal based on exaggerated reports of bravery in Afghanistan, the defense ministry said on Saturday.

A British army major is being investigated in a probe into allegations that he was awarded a medal based on exaggerated reports of bravery in Afghanistan, the defence ministry said on Saturday.