Michelle Norris
L/CPL Michelle Norris MC, RAMC
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Michelle Suzanne Claire “Chuck” Norris MC, RAMC is a Lance Corporal and medic who was awarded the Military Cross for heroism in the 2003 Iraq conflict.
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On June 11, 2006, whilst a private serving as a Medical Orderly attached to the 1st Battalion Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, she jumped out of her Warrior Patrol vehicle and climbed up the side of it to rescue the vehicle commander, Colour Sergeant Ian Page, who had been shot in the mouth, all while being heavily fired upon by snipers at night. One bullet hit her rucksack as she climbed the vehicle. She then helped drag the sergeant back into the vehicle while still being fired upon. Her commanding officer recommended that she receive a medal for her bravery, and the award of the Military Cross was gazetted on 15 December, 2006. She is the first woman to be awarded that decoration.
She received the decoration from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on 21 March, 2007.
An extremely brave young lady
