In recognition of their outstanding service and devotion to duty, 5 people were awarded the Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificate of Merit by Henry George Fetherstonhaugh OBE FRAgS in the ceremony at Hightown Barracks, Wrexham on Thursday 6 March.
The recipients were Regimental Sergeant Major Ieuan Jones, Lieutenant Liam Mooney, 2nd Lieutenant James Malins, Staff Sergeant John Magrath and Company Sergeant Major Tony Hall – all of Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadet Force.
The achievements of the Lord-Lieutenant’s 3 cadets were also celebrated during the event attended by nearly 90 people. The 3 were selected for the prestigious Lord-Lieutenant’s cadet role after being put forward for nomination by cadet group leaders and the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) for Wales.
Cadet Sergeant Maisie Roberts of Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadet Force, Cadet Flight Sergeant Holly Bunn of St Brigid’s School Combined Cadet Force and Cadet Warrant Officer Matthew Davies of No 2 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets outlined to the audience their time in cadets, including highlights of their role over the last 12 months
The role, which continues until September, includes attendance with the Lord-Lieutenant at a number of official engagements such as Remembrance events, Royal visits and parades.
Additional awards presented were the Royal Humane Society Award to Sergeant Instructor Bryan Ellis of Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadet Force, and an Army Cadet Force Certificate of Good Service to Staff Sergeant Instructor Steve Davies, also of Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadet Force.
The event was organised by the RFCA for Wales – an organisation that has supported the armed forces for over 100 years.
There are nearly 5,000 cadets in Wales who gain skills and qualifications through working with local communities, charities and taking part in a variety of practical activities. The cadet syllabus is delivered by 1,850 volunteering adult instructors and civilian assistants who give up their time on weeknights and weekends.
