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Royal British Legion hail Aston Villa armed forces day a massive success

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

A MIDLAND war hero was the guest of honour as Aston Villa held a special armed forces day ahead of Saturday’s clash with Norwich.

Heroes honoured on walk of stars

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A TRIO of unsung heroes are to be given their special place on Birmingham Broad Street’s Walk Of Stars.

Solihull war hero Matt Croucher donates George Cross to Imperial War museum

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT

SOLIHULL war hero Matt Croucher, who threw himself on an exploding grenade to save his comrades, has donated his George Cross to the Imperial War Museum in London.

Killed Birmingham army hero played in fundraising rugby match for stricken comrades

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:30:00 GMT

THEY were close friends with nerves of steel who shared a love of rugby.

Hero soldier Matt Croucher tells story in autobiography

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:44:00 GMT

The story of Birmingham Marine Matt Croucher who saved the livs of three colleagues will today be told in full as his autobiography hits the shelves.

Heroic soldier Matt Croucher plays in Yardley rugby charity match

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

HEROIC Marine Matt Croucher starred in a rugby tournament to raise money for military charity Help for Heroes.

Solihull hero arranges US rehab for fellow soldiers

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT

BRITISH troops wounded in the line of enemy fire are to benefit from pioneering underwater treatment, thanks to hero Solihull marine Matt Croucher.

Heroic Marine lends his support to new Mail campaign

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

JUST over a year ago Birmingham Marine Matt Croucher performed an act of bravery that changed his life forever. Today, the George Cross winner recalls the moment he dived on an exploding grenade to protect his fellow soldiers. PAUL BRADLEY reports.

Castle Vale children pack up treats to send to British soldiers after hearing about brave Lance Corporal Matt Croucher

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

CHILDREN at a Birmingham primary school have an extra special reason to ensure that British soldiers in Afghanistan are well looked after this Christmas.

Hero soldier Matt Croucher given freedom of Solihull

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:17:00 GMT

A HERO soldier who dived onto a live grenade to save the lives of his pals has been given the freedom of Solihull.