I must admit to a large bout of scepticism about the VC announcement coming at such a convenient pre-election, post-allegations of maltreatment in Iraq time.
And then I read the citation and sat myself down and gave myself a good slap.......
His unbelievable bravery and a matter-of-fact attitude about it remind me that whatever the rights and wrongs of this campaign, it's the actions of men like him that give our Forces the reputation they enjoy.
I raise a glass to you sir (once the sun is past the yardarm, of course)!