Stories of Valour, Courage and Bravery.
Former British soldier Darren Coventry talks to men and women who’ve received the UK’s highest military honours. Hear the real stories behind acts of bravery from the medal recipients and those who were there.
Stories of Valour, Courage and Bravery.
Former British soldier Darren Coventry talks to men and women who’ve received the UK’s highest military honours. Hear the real stories behind acts of bravery from the medal recipients and those who were there.
10th January 2007, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
By the time Corporal John Thompson made his way to Afghanistan in 2006 for Operation Herrick 5, he had already been mentioned in despatches in recognition of his gallant and distinguished service in Iraq. But that wasn’t the end of his bravery. Three years later in Afghanistan a Taliban ambush saw his company of Royal Marines fight for their lives in a gun battle lasting four hours.
John tells Darren about what it was like to fight the Taliban deep inside enemy territory and how his actions lead to him receiving the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. When John completed his military service, he was officially Britain’s most highly decorated Royal Marine.
Contributors:
John Thompson CGC, Ads Lison
Presented by Darren Coventry
Written and produced by Darren Coventry and Josella Waldron
Edited by Andy Prada
Sound Design by Terry Wilson
Original Music by Will Farmer
Executive Producer Alex Griffiths