Soldier Bravery Award
Corporal Carl Taylor who ran across open ground under enemy fire four times to rescue three children said he couldn't risk letting them get hurt or injured. He has been awarded a military cross for his bravery.
Bravery honours
Four soldiers from the Midlands are among those being honoured for their bravery in Afghanistan and Libya.
Birmingham soldier gets Military Cross for heroic rescue
Corporal Carl Taylor, 25, used his own body as a shield to save the lives of three children trapped by insurgent gunfire.