[GreenLanternCorps]

There are now three VC’s that have been awarded in this war. In addition to Corporal Apiata, it has been awarded to:

Corporal Bryan Budd, 3rd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment (Posthumous)
Private Johnson Beharry, 1st Battalion. Princess of Wales Royal Regiment.

[naturalman1975]

Alongside these three fine men, I also think we need to acknowledge the following who have received the George Cross in this war.

Corporal Mark Wright, 3rd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment (Posthumous)
Captain Peter Norton, Royal Logistic Corps
Trooper Christopher Finney, Blues and Royals

The George Cross is considered to be an equivalent award to the Victoria Cross for "acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger," which are not in the direct face of an enemy. It's recipients often do not receive the same recognition as those of the VC - but they deserve it.