Karl Ley | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sheffield, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment RLC |
| Battles/wars | Operation Banner Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | George Medal |
Karl John Fairfax Ley, GM is a British Army soldier and a bomb disposal expert. As a staff sergeant in the 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment RLC, he was awarded the George Medal for bomb disposal duties in Afghanistan, where he defused more roadside IEDs than anyone else during his six-month tour of duty.[1][2]
- ^ "George Medal for Army bomb expert"[dead link], Press Association, 24 September 2010
- ^ "Kim Sengupta: Bomb diffusers have the most dangerous job", The Independent, 25 May 2010