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.
28th May 1995 Gorazde, Bosnia
Major Richard Westley and his company of Royal Welch Fusiliers were working as United Nations protection force troops, attempting to keep the peace in the hostilities that followed the break-up of the former Yugoslavia.
Richard’s company of Fusiliers were protecting civilians in Gorazde, one of several Bosnian Muslim enclaves when advancing Bosnian Serb forces decided to attack the town.
Richard tells Darren how B Company managed to stop the Serbs from taking the town and prevent the kind of massacre that was later seen in Srebrenica.
The Fusiliers received numerous gallantry awards for their actions, including Richard himself who was awarded the Military Cross.
Contributors:
Colonel Richard Westley, OBE MC
Lieutenant-General Jonathon Riley CB DSO
Colonel Tim Collins OBE
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
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