Outstanding leadership, medical excellence and a lifetime of dedication: New Year Honours

A total of 68 Army personnel are recognised in the New Year Honours List 2022, announced in the London Gazette today, 1 January 2022.

Army recipients and those receiving Meritorious Service Medals are listed below.

The citations of those receiving state honours are testament to the dedication and fortitude of our personnel. Citations vary with some awards going to military personnel in the medical field for ‘ground-breaking work in the field of traumatic brain injury’, ‘delivering consistently high-quality rehabilitation care’ and ‘developing the Army’s COVID Patient Recovery Pathway’ to highlight just a few.

Colour Sergeant Roger Coates, Coldstream Guards, is to be awarded an MBE for his “outstanding leadership, technical expertise and achieving the highest standards of support to the wounded, injured and sick service personnel from all three services”.

His citation also states: “He has devoted the past 35 years of his life to military service. He really is one of a kind and is a constant source of inspiration with an unbounded work ethic and limitless energy.”

On learning of the award, he said: “To be recognised for such an award has really bowled me over. Playing a part in the recovery of some of most vulnerable troops is the most humbling and rewarding role I have ever fulfilled.

“The Personnel Recovery Centre Team have made my success possible by supporting me through every challenge. This is the highlight of my 37 Years in uniform,” he said.

Giving a voice to minorities

Major Jamie Carrahar, of the Adjutant General’s Corps (AGC (ETS)) and Chair of the Army’s LGBT+ Network, is to receive an MBE for his passionate advocacy of all LGBT+ personnel. His dedicated work through the network has “directly improved the lived experience of Army Personnel and supported the Army’s national reputation,” says his citation. “He has personally improved positive inclusion across the Army, including supporting increased recruit inflows from LGBT+ candidates.”

On learning of his award, Jamie gave thanks to his family, friends, colleagues and mentors for their support.: “It’s a real honour to be recognised – the veterans who fought for the ban on LGBT+ people to serve, allow me to serve and provide the inspiration for me to continue championing LGBT+ inclusion.

“I have been privileged to meet so many soldiers and officers who serve proudly and authentically, the barometer of progress. The Army is an LGBT+ inclusive organisation and the Network exists to continue supporting personnel and their families,” he said.

Corporal Joseva Vakacokaivalu, of the Specialist Weapons School, is being recognised for his “sustained selfless commitment to the welfare of others over the last 20 years,” according to his citation. Throughout his career he has played a key leadership role in the Fijian military community, establishing the Fijian Methodist Fellowship for the South of England, which he leads in his free time with six volunteers. His core role of providing logistical support to 17 Tri-Service tactical command courses is also recognised as “flawless”.

He said: "It is indeed a privileged to be recognised with a state honour. I feel honoured and grateful to God, my family and the defence forces as a whole."

Colonel Kirsten Daglass is to receive an OBE as Assistant Head of Professional Development, where she led the development and implementation of individual professional development for soldiers across the whole Army, directly improving operational effectiveness, delivering change and enhancing the Army’s reputation in the process.

Her citation states: “She has developed and driven an Army female talent development programme, including mentoring Army members of the 30% Club - the global campaign acting to increase gender diversity at board level.”

Planning for disasters

Lieutenant Colonel Lucinda Butler, RLC, whilst still a Major, deployed to the Turks and Caicos Islands in response to the impact of COVID 19  in the UK Overseas Territories, becoming a driving force within the Security Assistance Team and earning the trust of the Governor and Premier. Her citation also stated, as a secondee to the FCDO “she drove forward efforts to improve hurricane preparedness, an enormous challenge given the numerous islands involved.” She is to be made an MBE.

She said: “My time working in the Turks and Caicos Islands was a truly unforgettable 10 months. It was a privilege to work with inspirational members of the TCI Government and FCDO. I was part of an amazing team and I’m hugely humbled by this award.”

A lifetime of service to others

Captain Timothy Smalley, Royal Engineers Army Reserve, joined the Army as an apprentice in 1975 and has completed 45 years of continuous service as a regular and full-time reserve service soldier. He has deployed on numerous operations including the Gulf War, Kosovo, Former Yugoslavia, Iraq and Northern Ireland. He is to be awarded an MBE.

Performing in his core role as Regimental Operations Support Officer and his commitment to Forces charities, veterans, cadets and the local community have been exceptional, all while providing much comfort to families of the regiment and of bereaved soldiers, says Capt Smalley’s citation.

Army Reserve steps up during pandemic

Personnel are cited for their exceptional contribution to Operation RESCRIPT, often going above and beyond their own rank to deliver planning and support to the NHS and local authorities.

Many of those recognised with state honours are members of the Army Reserve, which reflects the value of our Reservists, who bring civilian-gained subject matter expertise to the Army and Defence and, likewise, share their military experience with their civilian employers.

Elsewhere, the business of ensuring the British Army remains at the cutting edge of modern warfare is recognised throughout the ranks.

The New Year Honours List 2022 - Army

Appointment to The Military Division of The Most Honourable Order of The Bath

As Companions (CB)

Major General Jonathan James COLE OBE

Major General Timothy David HYAMS OBE

Lieutenant General Stuart Richard SKEATES CBE

Appointments to and Promotions in the Military Division of The Most Excellent Order of The British Empire

As Commanders (CBE)

Brigadier (now Major General) Christopher Brendan Kevin BARRY OBE

Major General Simon Howe BROOKS-WARD CVO OBE TD VR Army Reserve

Colonel Craig Ian HANSON

Brigadier Robin Ronald Edward LINDSAY

Colonel Alan MISTLIN

As Officers (OBE)

Lieutenant Colonel Oliver James Michael BARTELS, Royal Army Medical Corps

Colonel James Nicholas Briers BIRCH

Lieutenant Colonel David Royston John CALDER, Corps of Royal Engineers

Colonel Kirsten Julie DAGLESS

Lieutenant Colonel Timothy James Jonathan DRAPER, The Royal Regiment of Scotland

Lieutenant Colonel David Anthony GOODACRE, Army Air Corps

Lieutenant Colonel James Robert HOWARD, Royal Tank Regiment

Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Paul JAMES, The Yorkshire Regiment

Lieutenant Colonel Keith Edward SPIERS, TD VR, The Royal Anglian Regiment, Army Reserve

Lieutenant Colonel Caroline Charlotte VINCENT, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps

Acting Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Andrew WIGHT-BOYCOTT, Royal Tank Regiment

As Members (MBE)

Staff Sergeant (now Warrant Officer Class 2) Dominic Jason BELLMAN, Royal Regiment of Artillery

Acting Major (now Major) Mark Eric BLACK, The King’s Royal Hussars

Lieutenant Colonel Bryon Harvey BROTHERTON, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

Corporal Darren Iain BURMIS, Intelligence Corps

Major (now Lieutenant Colonel) Lucinda Jane BUTLER, The Royal Logistic Corps

Captain Oliver George Owen CARMICHAEL, Scots Guards

Captain (now Acting Major) James William CARRAHAR, VR, Adjutant General’s Corps (Educational and Training Services Branch), Army Reserve

Major (now Acting Lieutenant Colonel) Ross Alexander CARTER, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Major James Richard CHACKSFIELD, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

Colour Sergeant Roger Anthony Maurice COATES, VR, Coldstream Guards, Army Reserve

Lance Corporal Danielle Marie COLLINGRIDGE-MOORE, Intelligence Corps, Army Reserve

Staff Sergeant Timothy Alan William DAVIES, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Major James Alexander DOUGLAS, Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch)

Acting Lieutenant Colonel Gary Anthony FITCHETT, Royal Army Medical Corps

Warrant Officer Class 2 David Kingsley GOSNEY, Royal Regiment of Artillery

Warrant Officer Class 1 Donald Edward GRANT, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

Lieutenant (now Captain) Thomas James HAMES, Intelligence Corps

Staff Sergeant Nikky Stephen HAWKE, Royal Army Veterinary Corps

Major Martin HAYES, The Royal Logistic Corps

Sergeant (now Staff Sergeant) Ty JEWELL, Royal Army Medical Corps

Major Daniel Anthony JONES, Royal Regiment of Artillery

Lieutenant Colonel Callum Angus Mackay LANE, The Royal Regiment of Scotland

Lieutenant Colonel Ruth Rosemary LITTLEJOHNS, VR, Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch), Army Reserve

Colour Sergeant Perrie Michael LEITH, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, Army Reserve

Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Stewart MACGILL, Adjutant General’s Corps (Royal Military Police), Army Reserve

Acting Lieutenant Colonel (now Lieutenant Colonel) Andrew George MAUND, Royal Army Medical Corps

Corporal (now Acting Sergeant) Roxanne Ellouise McKINNON, Intelligence Corps, Army Reserve

Major Brandon METHERELL, Intelligence Corps

Major Taniya Elizabeth Sarah MORRIS, Army Air Corps, Army Reserve

Warrant Officer Class 2 (now Warrant Officer Class 1) Adam Robert PHILPOTTS, Royal Corps of Signals

Lieutenant Colonel Melanie Emma PRANGNELL, Army Cadet Force

Warrant Officer Class 2 Martin Raymond PRICE, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Corporal Andrew Ronald RITCHIE, Royal Army Medical Corps

Major (now Acting Lieutenant Colonel) Stefan Karol SIEMIENIUCH, Corps of Royal Engineers

Captain Timothy John SMALLEY, Corps of Royal Engineers, Army Reserve

Major Angus Donald STEELE, The Royal Regiment of Scotland

Corporal Joseva Koroi VAKACOKAIVALU, The Royal Regiment of Scotland

Warrant Officer Class 1 Lindsey John WARE, Royal Corps of Signals

Lieutenant Colonel Liam Paul WILSON, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

Royal Red Cross

As Ordinary Member, First Class (RRC)

Lieutenant Colonel Margaret-Ann HODGE, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps

As Ordinary Associate, Second Class (ARRC)

Major Tracey Ann BUCKINGHAM, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps

Staff Sergeant Julie-Anne FULFORD, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps

Major Debra Louise HARVEY, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps

Queen’s Volunteer Reserves Medal (QVRM)

Warrant Officer Class 1 Brian ARMSTRONG, VR, Royal Corps of Signals, Army Reserve

Captain Stephen Thomas BROCKLEBANK, VR, Corps of Royal Engineers, Army Reserve

Major Andrew Alan CHURCH, VR, Royal Corps of Signals, Army Reserve

Major Ian David KEMP, TD VR, The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, Army Reserve

Major Robert Charles WARD, VR, Royal Corps of Signals, Army Reserve

 

Meritorious Service Medal list October 2021

Warrant Officer Class 2 John Beck ARMSTRONG, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment

Warrant Officer Class 2 Neil Anthony BABER-HALL, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Warrant Officer Class 1 (now Captain) Maik Malcolm BIGGS, The Royal Logistic Corps

Sergeant Alan Michael BOYLE, The Royal Irish Regiment

Warrant Officer Class 2 Adrian James BRIGGS, The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth’s Own)

Warrant Officer Class 2 Daniel BUIST, The Royal Regiment of Scotland

Warrant Officer Class 1 Russell CLARKE, The Royal Logistic Corps

Warrant Officer Class 1 Brian COWAN, The Royal Logistic Corps

Warrant Officer Class 1 Matthew Robert DARCY, The Parachute Regiment

Warrant Officer Class 2 Keith William EVA, The Royal Logistic Corps

Warrant Officer Class 1 (now Captain) Terrance John FERGUSON, Adjutant General Corps (Royal Military Police)

Warrant Officer Class 2 Anthony Scott FREWIN, Royal Corps of Signals

Staff Sergeant Yambahadur GURUNG, The Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment

Warrant Officer Class 1 Tracy Louise HALLIDAY, The Royal Logistic Corps

Warrant Officer Class 1 Duncan McKenna HERRIES, Royal Corps of Army Music

Warrant Officer Class 2 Steven Anthony HICKS, Royal Corps of Signals

Warrant Officer Class 1 Lee HUTCHINSON, The Royal Logistic Corps

Warrant Officer Class 2 Darren Michael ISLE, The Royal Logistic Corps

Warrant Officer Class 1 Dean JACKSON-SMITH, The Royal Logistic Corps

Warrant Officer Class 1 Paul Andrew JOBLING, Royal Army Veterinary Corps

Warrant Officer Class 1 (now Captain) Peter KEOGH, MC, The Royal Irish Regiment

Warrant Officer Class 1 Andrew David KEY, The Parachute Regiment

Warrant Officer Class 2 Sajan LIMBU, The Royal Gurkha Rifles

Warrant Officer Class 1 Prawin MALLA, The Royal Gurkha Rifles

Warrant Officer Class 2 Shaun Michael McGLYNN, The Parachute Regiment

Warrant Officer Class 1 (now Captain) John Stephen MILLER, Royal Corps of Signals

Warrant Officer Class 2 Benjamin Andrew MOSELEY, Corps of Royal Engineers

Warrant Officer Class 2 Barrie Anthony OCONNOR, The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth’s Own)

Warrant Officer Class 1 Karen Ann O’HARA-STYLES, MBE, Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch)

Warrant Officer Class 2 Terence John Michael OMAHONY-DORAN, Royal Corps of Signals

Warrant Officer Class 1 Terry William ONEILL, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Warrant Officer Class 1 (now Captain) Roy Anthony ORGAN, Royal Corps of Signals

Warrant Officer Class 1 (now Captain) Stuart James PAINE, Royal Regiment of Artillery

Warrant Officer Class 2 Lee Robert PEARN, Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch)

Warrant Officer Class 1 Lynne Marie PEET, Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch)

Warrant Officer Class 1 Daniel PHILLIPS, The Royal Logistic Corps

Warrant Officer Class 1 Kamalbahadur PUN MAGAR, The Royal Gurkha Rifles

Warrant Officer Class 2 Ryan Gerard ROBERTSON, The Royal Regiment of Scotland

Warrant Officer Class 2 Darren Edward Howell ROGERS, Royal Regiment of Artillery

Warrant Officer Class 1 (now Captain) Paul David SCOTT, The Parachute Regiment

Warrant Officer Class 1 Michael Andrew SECKER, Royal Corps of Signals

Warrant Officer Class 1 Michael David SHEPHERD, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Warrant Officer Class 2 Samantha Jane SKYVINGTON, Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch)

Warrant Officer Class 1 Brian James SLINN, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Warrant Officer Class 1 Christopher Mark SMILLIE, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Warrant Officer Class 1 Paul Henry Joseph STEEL, Royal Corps of Signals

Warrant Officer Class 1 Pandu TAMANG, The Queen’s Gurkha Signals

Warrant Officer Class 1 Gary John WILLIAMS, Welsh Guards

Warrant Officer Class 1, David Trevor WRIGHT, Royal Corps of Army Music