Afghan war: Ex-British major stripped of honour

A Military Cross awarded to a former British army major has been cancelled – the first time an honour for bravery has been annulled, The Guardian reported. Major Robert Armstrong received the award for his leadership while under fire in Afghanistan in March 2009, saving the lives of injured troops. However, an investigation was later opened after claims were made about the circumstances of the situation. “The Queen has directed that the award of the Military Cross dated 6 March 2009 to Robert Michael Armstrong, formerly Major, Royal Regiment of Artillery, 543241, shall be cancelled and annulled,” reads the one-sentence in the London Gazette.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 12^th, 2014.