The UK handover of part of a £27 million package of security equipment to the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) occurred during Defence Secretary, John Reid's, first visit to an operational theatre since his appointment. The security equipment, including armoured Land Rovers, communications kit, search equipment, guns and ammunition is being given to the ISF by the UK to help them provide their own security in order to build a peaceful and stable Iraq. This is the first tranche of equipment; plans are being developed for further packages
27 April 2005
Private Johnson Gideon Beharry of 1st Battalion the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment received the Victoria Cross from Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace.