An army sergeant who led his vehicle into a firefight head-on to save two fellow soldiers has been recognised for his bravery.
Sergeant Adam Humphreys from Shrewsbury has been commended for his gallantry in three incidents that took place while deployed in Mali on Op Newcombe – being awarded 'Mention in Despatches'.
The QDG together with soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, provided a reconnaissance capability, conducting patrols to gather intelligence and engage with the local communities to help the UN understand and respond to the threats to the local population. Sgt Humphreys arrived on scene shortly after and without hesitation directed his driver to drive straight into the fire-fight while shooting his General Purpose Machine Gun to enable the soldiers to escape to safety.On learning of his award, the 31-year-old said: “I was really surprised to be honest and very proud. I was just doing my job and although I never expected this award, it is a great honour.
Sgt Humphreys said: “My troop was out on patrol when we came across two armed men near a river. When they saw us, they fled, so we searched the area to see if we could find them. I found one of them hidden in the water and detained him.”He came across two armed men on a motorbike who, on seeing him and the rest of his troop driving towards them, fled the scene on their motorbike.The armed gunmen abandoned the motorbike and made a run for it, hiding in bushes.
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