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17 January 2025

Eleven People Recognised by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan


Cadet Company Sergeant Major William Hopkins, Leading Cadet Keira Davies, Sharon Vigors, Civilian Instructor Gareth Phibben, Captain Brian Thorne, Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Louise Fleet JP, Deborah Boyce, Cadet Warrant Officer Dhani Eagle, Leading Cadet Nathan Rees, Warrant Officer Mark Brittle, Chief Petty Officer Leon Murnieks and Lieutenant Commander Bill Davies. (L-R)

The efforts of eleven people, including four young cadets, from across West Glamorgan have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.

In recognition  of their outstanding service and devotion to duty, six people were awarded the Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificate of Merit by Mrs Louise Fleet JP, in the ceremony at John Chard VC House, Swansea on Thursday 16 January.

The six were Chief Petty Officer Leon Murnieks of HMS CAMBRIA, Captain Brian Thorne of Swansea Sea Cadets; Deborah Boyce of Neath and District Sea Cadets and Civilian Instructor Gareth Phibben, Sharon Vigors and Warrant Officer Mark Brittle all of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets.

Certificate of Merit Awardees Sharon Vigors, Civilian Instructor Gareth Phibben, Captain Brian Thorne, Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Louise Fleet JP, Deborah Boyce, Warrant Officer Mark Brittle and Chief Petty Officer Leon Murnieks. (L-R)

The achievements of the Lord-Lieutenant’s four cadets were also recognised and celebrated during the event attended by 115 people.

Leading Cadet Keira Davies of Swansea Sea Cadets; Leading Cadet Nathan Rees of Port Talbot Sea Cadets; Cadet Company Sergeant Major William Hopkins of Dyfed and Glamorgan Army Cadet Force and Cadet Warrant Officer Dhani Eagle of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets outlined to the audience their time in cadets, including highlights of their role over the last few  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.

Also during the evening a Coronation Medal was presented to Lieutenant Commander William ‘Bill’ Davies of Swansea Sea Cadet Corps, in recognition of his service.

2024/25 L-Lt cadets Cadet Company Sergeant Major William Hopkins, Cadet Warrant Officer Dhani Eagle, Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Louise Fleet JP, Leading Cadet Keira Davies and Leading Cadet Nathan Rees (L-R)

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 spare time on weeknights and weekends.

The  awards event was organised by the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) for Wales – an organisation that has supported the Armed Forces for over 100 years.



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