Lord Ashcroft picks out his top five books detailing valour, gallantry and the stories of medal recipients

LEADING SEAMAN JAMES MAGENNIS WITH HIS FAMILY, LEAVING BUCKINGHAM PALACE AFTER HIS INVESTITURE TOPFOTO
Ihave been an enthusiastic collector of gallantry medals for the best part of 40 years, so the choice of my theme may not come as a complete surprise. I also like to tell the incredible stories behind the decorations.