
Eight heroes of the London Bridge terror attack, including two who died trying to save others, will be honoured by the Queen today for their bravery.

Three jihadists wielding 12in kitchen knives launched their assault on June 3 last year – leaving eight people dead and 48 injured.

One of the brave civilians, Spanish banker Ignacio Echeverria, was killed while defending a woman by using a skateboard to confront the armed terrorists. Australian nurse Kirsty Boden, 28, was also killed as she tried to save someone's life.

Among the others recognised for their courage is Hassan Zubier, who was wounded while trying to save a woman's life during a knife attack in Finland that left two women dead.

Twenty people are honoured on this year's Civilian Gallantry List, which awards those who have shown bravery in saving or attempting to save someone's life.

Here are this year's recipients...

Eight heroes of the June 3 London Bridge terror attack, including two who died trying to save others, will be honoured by the Queen today for their bravery. Above, police rush to Borough Market after receiving reports of further attacks that night

Spanish banker Ignacio Echeverria, 39, from As Pontes, was killed after trying to defend a woman with his skateboard

Ignacio Echeverria

The Spanish banker, aged 39, from As Pontes, was killed after trying to defend a woman with his skateboard.

The HSBC analyst was knifed in the back on London Bridge during the terror attack last year.

He is posthumously awarded the medal for confronting armed terrorists to protect others.

The awarding committee said: 'Using his skateboard as a weapon, he was well aware that it was no match for the weapons that were being used by the assailants.

'Regardless, he ran towards them with the intention of stopping them from carrying out further attacks on innocent people who were in the vicinity.

'It is beyond doubt that he displayed great courage in choosing to try to tackle the attackers.'

He is awarded the George Medal.

Australian nurse Kirsty Boden had been on a night out when she went to help those injured in the London Bridge attack

Kirsty Boden

The Australian nurse had been on a night out when she went to help those injured in the London Bridge attack.

The 28-year-old, who lived in Loxton, was killed as she tried to save someone's life.

The committee said she showed 'courage and compassion' during the attack.

It added: 'She could have taken cover to protect herself, as most people caught up in such a serious and life-threatening situation would have done.

'However, being a nurse she took her training to care for others to the highest level.'

Ms Boden's family said: 'Kirsty's family would like to thank everyone involved in nominating Kirsty for this award. We are very proud of her.'

She is posthumously awarded the Queen's commendation for bravery.

Metropolitan police officer Charlie Guenigault rushed to the aid of the injured during the London Bridge attack despite being off-duty and without protective clothing

Charlie Guenigault

Metropolitan police officer Charlie Guenigault rushed to the aid of the injured during the London Bridge attack despite being off-duty and without protective clothing.

He was out with friends when the terrorists smashed their van into a nearby restaurant.

The 26-year-old, from Dartford in Kent, was stabbed multiple times after running towards the attackers and pushing one of them away from British Transport Police officer Wayne Marques.

He lay still as the attackers fled the scene and was helped by passers-by Ellen Gauntlett and Justin Jones, who are also honoured in this year's list.

The officer's award citation reads: 'Pc Guenigault was off-duty when he showed exemplary action in response to this terrorist attack. He tried to protect fellow police officers and members of the public by distracting and attempting to stop the terrorists.

'He placed himself in danger and was aware of the possibility of serious personal injury.'

During his heroic actions, Pc Guenigault received stab wounds to his head, leg, back and stomach and had to undergo a three-hour operation to remove his spleen

He is awarded the George Medal.

British Transport Police Officer Wayne Marques fought off all three attackers armed with only his baton as he started his routine patrol on June 3 last year

Wayne Marques

The British Transport Police Officer fought off all three attackers armed with only his baton as he started his routine patrol on June 3 last year.

He was stabbed multiple times as he took on the terror trio when they attacked at London Bridge and Borough Market.

While the officer, now aged 39 and from south London, may not have known at that point they were terrorists, he 'knew the individuals were extremely dangerous and made a conscious decision to face that danger head on in an attempt to apprehend them and prevent further injury or loss of life', the committee said.

They added: 'He demonstrated exceptional courage and resilience. He was subjected to a sustained attack involving extreme violence and faced overwhelming odds. Although seriously injured, he continued to try to protect the public without regard for his own personal safety.'

The officer, also awarded the George Medal, fought despite being temporarily blinded and suffering head, leg and hand injuries.

Florin Morariu

When he was alerted to the terror attack at London Bridge, Mr Morariu armed himself with two bread crates from the bakery he was working in nearby and threw them at the terrorists as they stabbed someone.

He also allowed 20 people to shelter in the bakery during the attack.

Mr Morariu, who has since returned to his native Romania, had decided to engage the terrorists and was 'determined to stop the attackers from inflicting further wounds on others', the committee said.

He is awarded the Queen's commendation for bravery.

The aftermath of the London Bridge terror attack, which saw three jihadists wielding 12in kitchen knives launch their assault last year – leaving eight people dead and 48 injured

British Transport Police officer Leon McLeod chased after the London Bridge attackers, helped the injured and remained on the scene through the night

Leon McLeod

The British Transport Police officer, aged 30 and from Blackheath, chased after the London Bridge attackers, helped the injured and remained on the scene through the night.

He had been on patrol with his colleague Pc Wayne Marques when the attackers targeted revellers on a busy Saturday night in the city.

The committee said: 'With little regard for his own safety, he demonstrated exemplary bravery by running into what he quickly recognised as a terrorist attack to help the many innocent people who were caught up in it.

'His courage in the face of adversity as one of the first police officers on scene during this atrocity is highly commendable.'

He is awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal.

Left to right, Leon McLeod has been awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal, and BTP PC Wayne Marques and Metropolitan Police officer PC Charles Guenigault were awarded the George Medal

Ellen Gauntlett and Justin Jones

The pair, of Beckenham in south-east London, ran to the aid of PC Charles Guenigault when he was injured by the terror trio during the London Bridge attack.

They remained with the police officer even as he was taken to hospital, and the committee said 'they may have saved his life by increasing opposition to the attackers and causing them to run off'.

They are awarded the Queen's commendation for bravery.

Twenty people are honoured on this year's Civilian Gallantry List, which awards those who have shown bravery in saving or attempting to save someone's life. Above, photographs of those killed in the London Bridge attack

Recipients of the George Medal and Queen's Gallantry medal (or their representatives) will be given their awards at a future date.

Investiture ceremonies can take place at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle or the Palace of Hollyroodhouse.

For those awarded the Queen's commendation for bravery, local arrangements will be made.

From hero who saved woman's life in knife attack in Finland to men who rescued a teenager at sea: Other recipients of gallantry awards Hassan Zubier was hailed a hero after he was wounded while trying to save a woman's life during a knife attack in Finland that left two women dead Hassan Zubier Mr Zubier was hailed a hero after he was wounded while trying to save a woman's life during a knife attack in Finland that left two women dead. The Kent-born paramedic who now lives in Sweden, was on holiday when he happened upon the attack in a square in Turku in August last year. He was injured after the knifeman, who he had managed to chase away, returned to the scene. One of the victims of the attack died in his arms. The committee said: 'Hassan Zubier was aware of the danger to others and to himself, as he knew the attacker was armed when he went to help. 'But he was determined to assist the victim, despite the attacker returning and attacking him several times.' In a statement Mr Zubier said: 'I am extremely honoured to be recognised with the George Medal. 'I receive the award with mixed feelings, remembering that two people lost their lives in this attack.' He is awarded the George Medal. Stephen Adams and Richard Guest Both men went into the sea to help when they heard screams at a beach in Tywyn, Gwynedd, north-west Wales in July 2015. They managed to save one teenage girl, who Mr Adams led to safety, but Mr Guest stayed behind in search of a second girl who had, unbeknown to them made her way to the shore. Mr Adams, from Oswestry in Shropshire, discovered the 74-year-old, a grandfather from Walsall, face down in the water, and he was later pronounced dead in hospital. Richard Guest (above) went into the sea, with Stephen Adams, after hearing screams, and saved a teenage girl. Mr Guest, 74, then went in search of another girl - but was later found dead, face down in the water. He was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal The committee said: 'Both men demonstrated unselfish courage. Neither man knew the two girls yet were willing to risk their own lives to ensure the safety of two strangers.' Reacting to news of the medal, Mr Adams said: 'I am humbled and honoured to receive the Queen's Gallantry Medal. I would like to take this moment as an opportunity to remember that Mr Guest lost his life trying to help others and to reflect on how merciless the sea can be.' They are awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal. Thomas Jackson and Daniel Richards Both men tried to save the life of fellow Briton Mia Ayliffe-Chung at a backpacker hostel. Mr Jackson, from Congleton in Cheshire, was killed in the frenzied knife attack in Queensland in August 2016. His parents Leslie and Sandra Jackson said: 'Whilst this is clearly a bittersweet moment for our family - we so wish Tom was here to receive the Queen's Gallantry Medal himself - we are inestimably proud and grateful that his actions in trying to protect Mia on that awful day have been recognised in this way. He will always be our hero.' Thomas Jackson (left) and Daniel Richards (right) tried to save the life of fellow Briton Mia Ayliffe-Chung at a backpacker hostel. Mr Jackson, from Congleton in Cheshire, was killed in the frenzied knife attack in Queensland in August 2016 Mr Richards, who survived, risked his own safety to try to protect Ms Ayliffe-Chung, from Wirksworth in Derbyshire, who was killed in the attack. The committee said of Mr Jackson and Mr Richards, from Tonypandy in Rhondda, Mid Glamorgan: 'They were untrained, unprotected and unarmed during the attack. Their actions were to protect the victim.' They are awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal. John Moore and Theresa Cosgrove Mr Moore suffered burns to his hands and face as he saved a driver from a burning car. He put the woman's rescue above his own safety during the incident in June 2014, the committee said. He also shielded his partner Ms Cosgrove and a motorcyclist, who later died, when the car exploded. While the couple, both from Grantham in Lincolnshire, knew of a risk to life 'they did not hesitate to go to the assistance of the two injured motorists', the committee said. Mr Moore is awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal while Ms Cosgrove receives the Queen's commendation for bravery. John Moore and Theresa Cosgrove, from Grantham, Lincs, went to assist two injured motorists. Mr Moore suffered burns to his hands and face as he saved a driver from a burning car. He put the woman's rescue above his own safety during the incident in June 2014. He also shielded his partner Ms Cosgrove and a motorcyclist, who later died, when the car exploded Gareth Leadbetter The Border Force officer led a team that saved suspected migrants from a sinking vessel near Dungeness on the Kent coast in May 2016. He is credited with having helped save 20 lives by helping migrants to safety from a sinking vessel in bad weather. The officer 'displayed exceptional leadership' and showed 'outstanding composure and resilience', the committee said. He is awarded the Queen's commendation for bravery. Sean Moore The bouncer was stabbed in the hand with a broken bottle when he leapt to the defence of a man at a bar in Derby city centre. Despite his injury, Mr Moore continued to intervene, with the committee saying his 'first and foremost concern was to prevent further injury or even death to the victim'. Mr Moore, of Ilkeston in Derbyshire, is awarded the Queen's commendation for bravery. David Sant, Lee Townsend and Stuart Woodland The three Border Force officers sped to the aid of a fishing vessel after it hit rocks off the coast of the Greek island of Farmakonisi. Amid crashing waves in January of that year, the officers all helped to pull young people from the water, displaying 'exemplary acts of bravery, dedication and commitment', the committee said. They are awarded the Queen's commendation for bravery. Advertisement