Corporal Bryan James Budd VC (Post) |
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Corporal Bryan Budd awarded the Victoria Cross
(Post) 14th December
2006 |
Corporal Bryan James Budd photographed on duty in Afghanistan |
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Corporal Budd's wife accepted the award on his behalf, which he received for two separate acts of exceptional valour while deployed in southern Afghanistan in July and August 2006. |
"Under fire, he personally led the attack on the building where the enemy fire was heaviest, forcing the remaining fighters to flee across an open field where they were successfully engaged. This courageous and prompt action proved decisive in breaking the enemy and was undertaken at great personal risk. Corporal Budd's decisive leadership and conspicuous gallantry allowed his wounded colleague to be evacuated to safety where he subsequently received life-saving treatment. |
Below Corporal Bryan James Budd photographed on duty in Afghanistan |
Lorena Budd (centre), wife of Corporal Bryan Budd, 3rd Battalion, |
Corporal Bryan Budd's wife, Mrs Lorena
Budd, accepted the award at a presentation in the MOD's Main Building, saying: |
Corporal Bryan James Budd
was born on 16 July 1977 and lived in Ripon, North Yorkshire, with his wife Lorena who is a serving soldier in the Adjutant General's Corps. |
Corporal Bryan James Budd |
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