Pte Beharry fully deserves his VC, and his courage, coolness under fire and subequent modesty is an inspiration.
The next thought may be controversial but here goes.The context in which the Medal was won is surely rather unfortunate,. If I read the citation right, six Warriors carrying the world's most professional troops were routed and put to flight by a gang of insurgent miltia equipped with 40-year old weaponry. It seems as if driving armour through built-up areas is just not practical while RPG-7's are so plentiful.( I wonder, had the CO not been incapacited, if the troops would have been able to dismount and counter-attack, or would they have had to get out fast, as happened?) How many VC's have been won in the context of a retreat? I hasten to add that none of this takes anything from Beharry's conduct, especially pulling men from his burning vehicle while hurt and under fire.