A SOUTH Wales man who was shot three times during a terrorist attack on a Tunisian beach saving the life of his fiancée, is to be considered for a Life Saving Medal.
Matthew James, 30, a gas engineer from Trehafod, near Pontypridd, used his body as a human shield to save Sarah Wilson. He is now back in Wales in hospital in Cardiff was hit in the shoulder, chest and hip.
Now St John Cymru – Wales has announced that they would be nominating Mr James for a Life Saving Medal for his act of bravery.
Keith Dunn, Chief Executive of St John Cymru Wales said: “St. John has a number of Awards that recognise outstanding bravery, and from what has been reported, Mr James’s actions certainly warrant recognition. We will be asking our Honours and Awards Committee to nominate Mr James for consideration of the Order’s Life Saving Medal for his actions.”
Fellow gas engineers set up a fundraising website for Matthew following the terrorist attack.
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