The debate about saluting the VC holder is also taking place on the Army Rumour website. It has been claimed on there that it is a myth that began with Monty during WWII. It was his personal opinion that VC holders hould be saluted fo their bravery and, when presenting the medal, he would immediately shake the recipients right hand to prevent said person from saluting.
Anybody in possesion of further information? IMHO Monty had it right!