A GULF War survivor has been honoured by his former high school, who have named an award after him.

Trooper Andy Julien was seriously injured when his tank was bombed in a "friendly fire" attack in Iraq in May.

The 18-year-old was temporarily blinded in one eye and had both his legs broken in the incident.

While he was recovering at home in Balmoral Avenue in Whitefield just a few weeks later, Andy thought nothing of going to help his neighbour when a fire broke out.

Now, Andy's former headteacher at Philips High School has paid tribute to the teenager by creating a new trophy: the Andy Julien Prize for Positive Attitude.

Mr Chris Trees said the school communicated with Andy via letters and cards just after the accident when he was in hospital in London.

Mr Trees said: "He was completely unphased and completely without self-pity for the situation he was in. He showed honour, considerable courage and what a sense of belonging to something can do."

Andy's father, Trevor, said it would be a surprise for his son to learn about the award and added: "He is doing very well, although not 100 per cent recovered, but he hopes to go back to the Army next year to do lighter duties."

The first winner of the trophy is pupil Maryam Hashemi.