A HUNDRED Iraqi soldiers surrendered when they faced soldier Ian Dewsnap and his mechanical digger.
The Gulf War adventure happened when Ian, 21, from Walton-Le-Dale, found himself cut off without support as he prepared the way for allied tanks. He received a military medal.
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