A Monmouth boy has been awarded his Green Beret at just 17 years of age.

Will Pritchard, of Wyesham, passed out last Thursday (5th August) after working hard to complete a 32 week Royal Marine Commando training course.

A former pupil at Monmouth Comprehensive, Will left Monmouth on 16th November 2009.

Will is currently on three weeks leave, awaiting a posting.