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bobdina
10-05-2009, 12:13 PM
The Military Cross (MC) is the third level military decoration awarded to officers and (since 1993) other ranks of the British Armed Forces and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries.

The MC is granted in recognition of "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land to all members, of any rank in Our Armed Forces…".[2] In 1979 the Queen approved a proposal that a number of awards including the Military Cross could in future be awarded posthumously.



Sergeant Noel Gerard CONNOLLY Royal Marines

Connolly's quick thinking and bravery ensured that a detonation attempt by a suicide bomber was foiled. He carried out a life-saving act of gallantry and also proved to be an outstanding Troop Sergeant during all phases of war, particularly under intense enemy fire.