ANDY Reid has won several awards over the years for his bravery, defiance and determination.

But he said he took a great deal of satisfaction when he was named one of the winners at the Soldiering On Awards in London.

The 38-year-old from Rainford travelled to the Park Plaza in London for the ceremony with his wife Claire who nominated him for the award.

Andy is regarded as a national inspiration for the way he responded to losing both his lower legs and right arm during an IED explosion in Afghanistan in 2009.

He said: "I was nominated for the charity work that I have been doing and helping for AIM not for overcoming the injuries. It was for using what happened to me to help others."

The former corporal with the 3rd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment has raised more than £150,000 for a number of charities, including ABF The Soldiers Charity and the Force's Children's Trust. He is also one of the founders of the St Helens based charity AIM Amputation Inspiration Motivation, which helps people who have lost limbs.

His fundraising exploits have seen him abseil down the UK's tallest rollercoaster, take part in the St Helens 10k on specially designed running blades, leap out of an aeroplane in a tandem skydive and complete a trike ride from Lands End to John O' Groats.

He added: "There were a lot of old soldiers there called the Guinea Pig Club who were from Bomber Command during the Second World War and had undergone facial reconstructive surgery after being burned. Compared what I have done they are legends."

He admitted a "massive satisfaction" that his fundraising has been recognised. "I'm not one to shout from the rooftops but it is nice to get a pat on the back."