British Armed Forces recognised for battlefield bravery
Some 118 members of the British Armed Forces are included in the latest Operational Honours list.
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Soldiers awarded operational medals at Catterick Garrison
Hundreds of soldiers who've just returned from Afghanistan have had their efforts recognised by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
The troops based at Catterick received their Operational Medals from Prince Philip in a ceremony at the garrison as Julia Barthram reports.
Full Report: Soldiers back from Afghanistan
More than 100 soldiers have returned safely to their base in North Yorkshire following a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
The soldiers from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery were met by their families at Alanbrooke Barracks, near Thirsk, last night.
The 'North East Gunners' had been helping to train Afghan special forces as the withdrawal of British troops continues.
You can watch the full report from Jonny Blair below.
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Soldiers speak about the relief of being home
Troops from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery have returned to Alanbrooke Barracks after a six month tour of Afghanistan.
Soldiers greet family and friends after six months in Afghanistan
Troops returning to North Yorkshire have received a warm welcome from loved ones after a six month tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Troops return to loved ones
Soldiers from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery have been enjoying time with friends and family following a six month tour of Afghanistan. They arrived back at Alanbrooke Baracks in North Yorkshire.
Troops return to North Yorkshire
More than one hundred soldiers have safely returned to their base in North Yorkshire following a six month tour of Afghanistan.
Troops from the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery arrived at Alanbrooke Barracks where they were greeted by loved ones.
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British Armed Forces recognised for battlefield bravery
Some 118 members of the British Armed Forces are included in the latest Operational Honours list.
Read the full storyBritish military personnel honoured for bravery
Two men who battled insurgents as Prince Harry and his fellow troops came under attack at Camp Bastion are among 118 military personnel being honoured today.
Other heroes include a medic on her first tour of duty who treated an injured serviceman as Taliban bullets whistled overhead.
ITV News Correspondent Martha Fairlie met some of them:
Members of the armed forces awarded military honours
More than 100 members of the armed forces are to be awarded military honours.
A soldier who single-handedly battled insurgents in Afghanistan, two members of the RAF who defended Camp Bastion from an attack, and a female Army medic are among those recognised.
Praising the recipients of the honours, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said: "In a changing world the bravery and commitment to duty of our servicemen and women remains unswerving.
"Whether fighting for our security on operations abroad or rescuing mountaineers and sailors within the British Isles, they deserve our gratitude and respect.
"I hope that the awards announced today go some way to underlining how much this country values the efforts and sacrifices of our Armed Forces."
Full Report: Sunderland surgeon leaves for Afghanistan
A doctor from the region leaves today to run the army hospital at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan.
Colonel Ben Banerjee is a surgeon at Sunderland Royal Hospital but is also a member of the Territorial Army.
Civilians provide additional cover to the armed forces during times of conflict and Sunderland Royal has allowed four of its surgeons on tours of duty - a large commitment from one hospital.
You can watch the full report from Julia Barthram below.
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