Victoria Cross for Afghan hero L/Cpl James Ashworth

Name: Victoria Cross for Afghan hero L/Cpl James Ashworth
Uploaded: 2013-03-16T22:35:15.000Z
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Description: A British soldier who died last year while protecting his comrades in Afghanistan is to be awarded the Victoria Cross - the highest military honour for bravery.

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A British soldier who died last year while protecting his comrades in Afghanistan is to be awarded the Victoria Cross - the highest military honour for bravery.

Lance Corporal James Ashworth is only the 14th person to receive the VC since World War II.

Ben Geoghegan reports.

17 March 2013