Military Awards (updated)

In addition to Corporal Budd VC and Corporal Wright GC, the Ministry of Defence has announced another 132 awards, covering operations all round the world by all three services, for the period 1 April to 30 September 2006. Afghanistan and Iraq feature prominently. Some of the highest awards made are detailed here. It makes for humbling reading.

Update: 15.12.06

For the full list of awards, click here.

The Daily Telegraph leads the press coverage.

Tags: Defence, Military Medals, Military Awards, Military Honours.