Soldier awarded for Afghan battle

Mar 19 2010

An "incredible" soldier who fought a desperate 12-hour battle for a village was among 20 Black Watch soldiers honoured for their bravery in Afghanistan.

Corporal Craig Sharp, 24, was awarded the Military Cross, one of the highest military gallantry awards, for his role in the fight. The section he was leading was outnumbered by the enemy but they managed to take the village. His citation said that his "tenacity and aggression" left the enemy so scared they reported being frightened over their radios.

Cpl Sharp, from Mauchline, Ayrshire, said: "It is important to remember that the whole of my section were involved in the battle that day. They are all incredible soldiers and it is a shame that they can't all be formally recognised today."