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An SAS trooper who shot dead two terrorists in a hotel siege in January is to receive a top bravery medal.

The soldier, who stalked the corridors on a heroic lone mission inside a Kenya hotel, will be honoured with the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross — second only to a Victoria Cross.

During the 19-hour siege at the DusitD2 hotel complex in Nairobi, the trooper is said to only have entered the battle after US Navy SEALs asked for his help.

He went on to kill two out of four gunmen, leading to the evacuation of 700 locals.

Sources reportedly confirmed the brave soldier, who has served for 18 years, has been informed of his award and he will receive it from the Queen later this month.

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The medal is awarded for “acts of conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy” - with only around 60 such honours being awarded.

A senior insider told The Sun : “This is an incredible honour and truly deserved.

"What this man did will go down in the history of the SAS."

The elite soldier was training up Kenya's army when the attack took place.

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He reportedly received permission from the UK High Commissioner to take on the terrorists.

Within minutes of getting the green light it is said he shot dead the first gunman.

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He then killed a second man before Kenyan forces surrounded the other two, who were also killed after a stand-off.

The ex-paratrooper was pictured carrying civilians to safety during the chaos.