That is some SERIOUS reflexes! WOW!
And combine the reflexes with the initial decision of 1) run and grab and toss the grenade (grenade under the water in the ditch?!); 2) run and fall on the grenade, or 3) run away from the grenade. A brave man!
Later in the article another story:
Corporal Carl Taylor has also been awarded a Military Cross for his bravery during the incident in March last year, when he ran across open ground to rescue children caught up in a firefight.
Three boys aged between three and seven were trapped between the two sides, crouching to avoid sustained gunfire coming from the nearby bushes, he said.
He ordered his troops to cover him and decided to make a dash for it.
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He said in the article “no one wants to see little kids hurt”. Although I imagine the Taliban didn’t care when they started the ambush, and perhaps even used the little boys as a diversion.
No kidding!