Australian nurse dubbed the Angel of London Bridge after being murdered as she helped victims is honoured with a bravery medal
- Australian nurse who helped others during London Bridge attack to be honoured
- Kirsty Boden was 28 and enjoying a night out when the 2017 attack unfolded
- Another 100 citizens will be honoured in the Australian Bravery Decorations list
The Australian nurse who was killed helping the victims of the London Bridge terror attack is to be honoured with a bravery medal.
Kirsty Boden, who was dubbed ‘the angel of London Bridge’ after disregarding her own safety and rushing to help others, was one of eight people killed in the 2017 attack.
The 28-year-old from South Australia will be posthumously awarded a Bravery Medal by Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove on Thursday.
The Australian nurse who was killed helping the victims of the London Bridge terror attack is to be honoured with a bravery medal
Kirsty Boden, who was dubbed ‘the angel of London Bridge’ after disregarding her own safety and rushing to help others, was one of eight people killed in the 2017 attack
Ms Boden was enjoying a night out when the attack unfolded and was stabbed in the chest as she tried to help others near Southwark Cathedral.
The honour follows another bravery award for Ms Boden issued by the Queen in the United Kingdom eight months ago.
The June 2017 attack began when three men inspired by Islamic State deliberately drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge.
After crashing the van, the occupants ran out and began stabbing civilians in nearby Borough Market.
Ms Boden was enjoying a night out when the attack unfolded and was stabbed in the chest as she tried to help others near Southwark Cathedral
Armed police raid The Blue Eyed Maid in Borough high street at London Bridge on June 3, 2017 in London after reports of the attack
Eight people were killed, including two Australians, one Spaniard, one Brit, one Canadian, and three French citizens.
A total of 48 others were injured before the three attackers were shot dead by City of London and Metropolitan Police officers.
Along with Ms Boden, another 100 heroes are being awarded with Australian Bravery Decorations in 2019 for acts of courage to protect or defend others.
Remarkably, the list includes 10 youths who were under 16 at the time of their brave acts.
The highest awards on the list, the Star of Courage, is being awarded to three people – two from Western Australia and one from Victoria.
Along with Ms Boden, another 100 heroes are being awarded with Australian Bravery Decorations in 2019 for acts of courage to protect or defend others