How brave was this man?

A Ghurka from the Royal Ghurka Rifles, held off 30 Taliban insurgents single handed. he ran out of ammunition after 20 minutes of fighting, then fought them using his weapons Tripod, until the last 5 of the Insurgents fled. He was awarded the medal for "Conspicuous Gallantry" which is just below the Victoria Cross. His action saved the lives of 4 of his companions.