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The 34-year-old is in line for the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, second only to the Victoria Cross, the Daily Star Sunday can reveal.
He shot dead one terrorist, injured another and led dozens of civilians to safety after jihadis attacked a shopping mall in Nairobi in January.
It is understood the SAS trooper was acting on his own initiative.
The Colour Sergeant is one of the most experienced members of the SAS and has fought in every campaign involving Britain in recent years, including the Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland.
The incident began when armed terrorists belonging to al-Shabaab – a terror group linked to al-Qaida – attacked shoppers inside the dusitD2 mall in the Kenyan capital.
Some 21 people were killed, including one Briton, and dozens injured.
But the balaclava-clad SAS soldier took control of the situation after being asked to help by Kenyan authorities. TV footage and photos taken at the time show him repeatedly entering the complex and leading terrified members of the public to safety.
One source said: “The Col##our Sergeant was in Kenya working as a liaison officer to an SAS training team.
“At the time of the attack he was in an apartment where he was staying.
“He received a phone call from the Kenyan military, who asked if he could help, and immediately headed for the scene of the attack.
“He put his body armour in his car along with his Colt Canada C8 assault rifle and ammunition.
“It is our understanding that he has been written up for the CGC. These things are always subject to change and he could be issued with a Military Cross.
“Either way, he is going to get a big gong for his actions on that day.”
The medal is awarded “in recognition of an act or acts of conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy”.
The 34-year-old is in line for the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, second only to the Victoria Cross, the Daily Star Sunday can reveal.
He shot dead one terrorist, injured another and led dozens of civilians to safety after jihadis attacked a shopping mall in Nairobi in January.
It is understood the SAS trooper was acting on his own initiative.
The Colour Sergeant is one of the most experienced members of the SAS and has fought in every campaign involving Britain in recent years, including the Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland.
The incident began when armed terrorists belonging to al-Shabaab – a terror group linked to al-Qaida – attacked shoppers inside the dusitD2 mall in the Kenyan capital.
Some 21 people were killed, including one Briton, and dozens injured.
But the balaclava-clad SAS soldier took control of the situation after being asked to help by Kenyan authorities. TV footage and photos taken at the time show him repeatedly entering the complex and leading terrified members of the public to safety.
One source said: “The Col##our Sergeant was in Kenya working as a liaison officer to an SAS training team.
“At the time of the attack he was in an apartment where he was staying.
“He received a phone call from the Kenyan military, who asked if he could help, and immediately headed for the scene of the attack.
“He put his body armour in his car along with his Colt Canada C8 assault rifle and ammunition.
“It is our understanding that he has been written up for the CGC. These things are always subject to change and he could be issued with a Military Cross.
“Either way, he is going to get a big gong for his actions on that day.”
The medal is awarded “in recognition of an act or acts of conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy”.
