Tham Luang cave diver John Volanthen awarded medal by Queen Elizabeth

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One of the cave divers who helped to rescue the 13 Thai footballers has been awarded the George Medal by Queen Elizabeth II for showing “great courage”.

John Volanthen was honoured in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London.

Diver John Volanthen and his colleague Richard Stanton were the first to find the stranded team, which led to their eventual rescue last year.

47 year old John Volanthen said he was “highly honoured” to receive the award.

“The biggest reward I could have was knowing all the children survived.”

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