 The blunt trauma was severe, taking his leg off at the point of impact, although, having failed to detonate, continued on its flight path, injuring a young Iraqi child.Despite massive blood loss, Sgt Sutcliffe's life was saved by the quick thinking, bravery and true grit of the patrol commander and the soldiers under his command.Sgt Sutcliffe was flown to the British Field Hospital located within Shaibah Logistics Base and underwent immediate surgery, then evacuated by the Tactical Medical Wing (TMW) Royal Air Force to the United Kingdom for further treatment.