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Page last updated at 12:54 GMT, Wednesday, 23 July 2008 13:54 UK

George Cross for 'hero' marine

A Royal Marine who threw himself on a grenade in Afghanistan to protect his comrades is to receive the George Cross.

Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher, 24, becomes one of just 20 living recipients of the UK's highest award for bravery. Caroline Wyatt reports.

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