War hero Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry carries the Olympic Torch

The Olympic Flame has been carried into the National Memorial Arboretum to mark Armed Forces Day.

The Torch was carried by war hero Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry who was awarded the Victoria Cross in 2005 for saving the lives of his unit during an ambush in Iraq.

Corporal Johnson Beharry VC carries the torch at the National Memorial Arboretum on Armed Forces Day
Corporal Johnson Beharry VC carries the torch at the National Memorial Arboretum on Armed Forces Day Credit: Rui Vieira/PA Wire
Corporal Johnson Beharry VC is flanked by soldiers as he carries the torch at the National Memorial Arboretum
Corporal Johnson Beharry VC is flanked by soldiers as he carries the torch at the National Memorial Arboretum Credit: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Afterwards, L/Cpl Beharry said:

"It was very emotional (carrying the torch) because of the reason why I am here - to see the turnout is amazing and being here on Armed Forces Day as well.

"Armed Forces Day is important to see the general public is behind us and support us for what we do."

A child waits to see the Olympic torch at the National Memorial Arboretum
A child waits to see the Olympic torch at the National Memorial Arboretum Credit: PA

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