you can tell how uneasy he was after receiving the Commonwealths highest military decoration. Clearly a selfless, amazing person and soldier. Cheers from Canada
No, that's too much. It's a the most formal award you can get after a knighthood ( most of then don't deserve them). You don't see the monarch hugging folk.
@@uncleshagnasty On September 11, 2024, Ayesha Leti-I'iga, a winger for the Black Ferns, asked King Charles for a hug during a reception at Buckingham Palace. He happily agreed, saying "Why not?". The players then surrounded him for a group hug, and the king later joked that it felt like being "flattened by a scrum". The video of the encounter went viral on TikTok and was widely praised by fans.
Definition of 'humble'. I watched a few interviews with this lad and he's always the same saying it's great for the regiment but that he feels awkward being singled out. What a great example for everyone
For those who noticed at 2:42 the General (leaves on collar patch) Salutes him first! for the rest of his career (though not mandatory) all British Armed Forces (ALL branches) high ranking officers will Salute first to Lcpl Leakey and all VC recipients as a sign of utter respect! As is tradition all Enlisted and lower rank officers salute all higher ranking officers first... from the day Leakey received the VC he will be saluted first!
@@theart8039 it was like King George V saluting the unknown soldier . No monarch should normally salute a soldier but he saluted the coffin of the unknown soldier.
Modest. Read the citation. This guy has played down one of the most illustrious VC’s bestowed. He deserves the Congressional Medal of Honour too after saving that young American officers life. In the tradition best keeping with our Paras, Utrinque Paratus, .... ready for anything, this guys quick wits, speed, strength and skill literally WON the day, steeled his companions and took the fight to the enemy in an almost impossible encounter. He took the initiative way beyond his rank and showed true bravery in the presence and face of the enemy. May the world bless you Joshua. .... FOR VALOUR.
My dad same with rest of my family was apart of the first battalion the queens Lancashire regiment. falls road in 1973 does anyone know anything about Falls road I’m interested but can’t find the history
you can tell how uneasy he was after receiving the Commonwealths highest military decoration. Clearly a selfless, amazing person and soldier. Cheers from Canada
American here. Thank you Corporal Leakey for saving life the of our native son. I bet he'd never been so grateful to see an Englishman...
What a marvellous individual, 1 para must be super proud , men amongst men
It's fantastic to see the head of the army grab him for a hug , even he knows how special a moment it is .
Well ony 11 have been awarded since the Queen came to the throne.
No, that's too much. It's a the most formal award you can get after a knighthood ( most of then don't deserve them). You don't see the monarch hugging folk.
@@uncleshagnasty so what if the monarch doesn't hug anyone. This is the guys boss and a very proud one at that
@@uncleshagnasty On September 11, 2024, Ayesha Leti-I'iga, a winger for the Black Ferns, asked King Charles for a hug during a reception at Buckingham Palace. He happily agreed, saying "Why not?". The players then surrounded him for a group hug, and the king later joked that it felt like being "flattened by a scrum". The video of the encounter went viral on TikTok and was widely praised by fans.
Brave brave boys !!! Thank you for your service !!! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Definition of 'humble'. I watched a few interviews with this lad and he's always the same saying it's great for the regiment but that he feels awkward being singled out. What a great example for everyone
For those who noticed at 2:42 the General (leaves on collar patch) Salutes him first! for the rest of his career (though not mandatory) all British Armed Forces (ALL branches) high ranking officers will Salute first to Lcpl Leakey and all VC recipients as a sign of utter respect! As is tradition all Enlisted and lower rank officers salute all higher ranking officers first... from the day Leakey received the VC he will be saluted first!
including all from australia, canada, etc
That just is not true at all. It applies in the US for MoH winners buy not in the UK. Total fiction.
Huge Respect for military personal
Your the reason I’m proud to be British
Love to see the Seinior Officer saluting first then removing his hat in respect for Corporal Leakeys gallantry
By tradition all senior officers are now supposed to salute him and all VC recipients
@@madabbafan yes and quite right that they do so
@@theart8039 it was like King George V saluting the unknown soldier . No monarch should normally salute a soldier but he saluted the coffin of the unknown soldier.
@@IansOddInterests Yes I understand..I love that they salute a VC holder whatever the rank
@@madabbafan- not true at all. It's a made up 'tradition' with no basis in fact.
Modest. Read the citation. This guy has played down one of the most illustrious VC’s bestowed. He deserves the Congressional Medal of Honour too after saving that young American officers life. In the tradition best keeping with our Paras, Utrinque Paratus, .... ready for anything, this guys quick wits, speed, strength and skill literally WON the day, steeled his companions and took the fight to the enemy in an almost impossible encounter. He took the initiative way beyond his rank and showed true bravery in the presence and face of the enemy. May the world bless you Joshua. .... FOR VALOUR.
@@Bot23 you are wrong. It is called the Congressional Medal of Honor. Please fact check before commenting. Thank you.
Sir, I salute you.
You are the best of them all well done wear your medal with honor and pride and for those who never came home
He wears that medal not for him, but for who didn't make it
The whole of Britain and those of Northern Ireland salutes you.Respect and admiration from Glasgow.🏴🏴🏴🇬🇧
A legend
What a geezer Modest or what We like him
Hero
My dad same with rest of my family was apart of the first battalion the queens Lancashire regiment. falls road in 1973 does anyone know anything about Falls road I’m interested but can’t find the history
I know it well. I served in that area for 3 years.
Naw, niver herd af it
Most recent recipient
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