AROUND 1,000 paratroopers are set to march on Downing Street today as part of an ongoing campaign to get a Wirral Falklands hero a posthumous gallantry medal.

Corporal Stewart McLaughlin was a section commander in the 3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment who died aged 27 during the battle of Mt London on June 12, 1982.

Despite being hailed for his bravery and devotion, he has never received formal recognition – even though his commanding officer put him forward for a medal.

The original hand-written citation as mislaid, but Sir Hew Pike has since rewritten it, stating that “This outstanding and very courageous leader is strongly deserved of formal recognition.”

The full line of command survivors from Corporal Stewart McLaughlin’s section, including his commanding officer Sir Hew Pike, will march from 12.30pm after gathering at Whitehall Place to observe the national minute’s silence for the victims of the Tunisian terror attack.

This is the second time paratroopers have marched on Downing Street for Cpl McLaughlin, with last July’s march attended by Wallasey MP Angela Eagle.

Today’s march will see serving and ex-members of the Armed Forces attend as well as former police officers and civilians.

Last year, Ms Eagle said: "Corporal McLaughlin’s family have campaigned tirelessly to see Stewart’s case reconsidered in light of the discovery that a citation for bravery was written up but then lost and so was never considered.

"Corporal McLaughlin showed exceptional bravery and gave his life at the decisive battle of Mount Longdon, it is time for his courage and sacrifice to be recognised.”