"Selfless Heroes Nominated For The Sun’s Military Awards"

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"The SUN Military Awards are back, celebrating another year of heroics from the finest Armed Forces in the world.

Tonight’s cherished awards – affectionately dubbed The Millies – are returning for their 12th year to salute Our Boys and Girls.

Hundreds of nominations poured in from readers before a shortlist of three was whittled down for each category. The winners – unveiled tonight in London – were picked by a judging panel of ex-military top brass, Forces supporters and celebrities.

On these pages we showcase our nominees across the categories, hailing incredible acts of courage, fortitude and dedication at home and abroad.


Inspiring Others

Private Fin Doherty, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment

Captain Matt Pexton and Captain Jamie Robson, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment

Lieutenant Colonel Joe Winch, Royal Marines


Hero Overseas - Individual

Flight Lieutenant Aaron Kerry, RAF Odiham

Colour Sergeant Alfie Bates, Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment

Squadron Leader Jonathon Lowe, RAF High Wycombe


Hero At Home - Individual

Colour Sergeant Richard Kerr, Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland

Lance Bombardiers Zac Walton, Kyle Cromar and Richard Wheatley, 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery

Lance Corporal Craig Daniels, Military Provost Guard Service


Hero At Home - Unit

18 & 27 Squadron RAF Odiham

Operation Relentless, Continuous At Sea Deterrent

2nd Battalion, the Yorkshire Regiment


Overcoming Adversity

Rifleman Craig Monaghan, 2 Rifles

RAF Sergeant Georgina Smith.

Squadron Leader Roger Cruickshank, RAF Lossiemouth


Support To The Armed Forces

All Call Signs support network

Mission Motorsport charity

Halfords support pledge


Hero Overseas - Unit

32 AND 39 Engineer Regiment, Op Trenton

HMS Argyll

HMS Dragon


Best Reservist

Lieutenant Commander Tracy MacSephney, Marine Component Command, Royal Navy

Captain Karl Stone, A Squadron, Royal Yeomanry

Lieutenant Imogen Napper, HMS Vivid


Innovation

Scar-free Foundation

Mexe 360

Dare team

Selfless and heroic Armed Forces nominated for The Sun's Military Awards

THE SUN Military Awards are back, celebrating another year of heroics from the finest Armed Forces in the world. Tonight’s cherished awards – affectionately dubbed The Millies – are returning for t…

www.thesun.co.uk

 

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The Sun's article for tomorrow's paper, with more photos from the event.

Liam Payne salutes brave Sun Military Awards winners as true heroes take centre stage at star-studded bash

ONE Direction’s Liam Payne saluted the nation’s true stars last night at the Sun Military Awards. The Best Song Ever singer joined PM Boris Johnson and a host of celebs and sports favourites for th…

www.thesun.co.uk

 

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^Spot the odd man out...



...and if you said Percy P you'd have failed big time!

 

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BZ to all & some cracking Phot coverage from the Sun. There is a wee 'but' though...


<<...The Prime Minister's dad, Stanley Johnson, was also in attendance proudly showing off his own medals.
He said: "This is a brilliant night - it's so important that we recognise what they do for us and honour them."...>>
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Nowt wrong with SJ's turnout, or what he said. Sadly, a Sun's journalistic/editorial faux pas WRT 'own medals'

Worn on his RH side? Convention indicates a forebear's rack so most unlikely to be his own medals. Plus SJ's D of B being 18th August 1940 yet those medals are from WW2 era 1939 to 1945...

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