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Royal Marine to receive George Cross for bravery A Royal Marine who threw himself onto a grenade in Afghanistan is to receive the George Cross. Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher, 24, from Solihull, dived on the live grenade to save his comrades on February 9th after activating a trip-wire during a reconnaissance mission. Today it was announced that he would receive the George Cross for "extraordinary bravery". Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup said: "Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher showed extraordinary bravery, self-sacrifice and devotion to duty. "He acted to save his comrades in the almost certain knowledge that he would not himself survive. His exemplary behaviour and supreme heroism are fully deserving of the nation's highest recognition." First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Jonathon Band said: "The Royal Marines continue to conduct themselves with exemplary professionalism and bravery in Afghanistan. "The extraordinary action by Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher epitomises the ethos of selfless devotion to duty, courage and comradeship that prevails within the Royal Marines. This was an exceptional act of outstanding bravery that undoubtedly saved the lives of Lance Corporal Croucher's fellow marines."  23 July 2008, 17:47 |
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