Ten Army personnel are being recognised in the latest Operational Awards List, published today in the London Gazette, in respect of worldwide operations for the period from 1 October 2021-31 March 2022.
A Mention in Despatches is awarded to Sergeant (Sgt) Adam Humphreys of 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards for demonstrating bravery in the face of the enemy on numerous occasions. It was whilst serving as a UN peacekeeper in Mali, Sgt Humphreys’ actions resulted in the detention of armed men and a seizure of weapons.
His citation said these actions contributed to saving the lives of two soldiers who were pinned down. “His courageous actions in the face of the enemy have demonstrated the resolve of the United Nations peacekeepers and strengthened the reputation of the British Army amongst her allies,” it said.
Sgt Humphreys said: “I really enjoyed my deployment and found it really fulfilling. Our core job is reconnaissance, and it was great to be able to put all our training and experience into practice.”
Non-operational bravery commendation
Although he has since retired, Lance Corporal (LCpl) Fraser Gee, formerly of the Royal Tank Regiment, is being recognised with a Queen’s Commendation for Bravery (QCB) for his role at the scene of a road traffic accident.
LCpl Gee conducted triage and provided first aid to casualties and led the extraction of a casualty from a vehicle at risk of catching fire. He administered CPR until an off-duty paramedic arrived.
His citation cited his act of selflessness and said he remained at the scene giving first aid to casualties where he could.
Acting Corporal Stefan Cole, Royal Army Medical Corps, is recognised with a non-operational Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service (QCVS) for saving the life of a casualty. The Army Aviation Winch Medic, was tasked with his MEDEVAC crew to extract the very seriously ill person through a very small gap in the jungle canopy.
His citation stated: “He conducted the mission faultlessly and worked relentlessly to stabilise the casualty during the flight to hospital, thereby saving his life.”
The Army list
OBE
Lieutenant Colonel William James Meddings, Royal Anglian Regiment
MBE
Major Benjamin Sean Costello Attrell, Corps of Royal Engineers
Major Steven John Howard, Army Air Corps
MID
Sergeant Adam James Humphreys, 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards
QCVS
Staff Sergeant (now Warrant Officer Class Two) Meghann Kylie Bradbury, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps
Captain Andrew Robert Macbeth, Royal Tank Regiment
Corporal (now Acting Sergeant) Toyah Louise Palmer, Intelligence Corps
Captain Helena Katheryn Richardson, Royal Regiment of Artillery
Non-Operational Awards
QCB
Lance Corporal (now Retired) Fraser Alan Duncan Gee, Royal Tank Regiment
QCVS
Acting Corporal Stefan Cole, Royal Army Medical Corps
Approved Foreign Awards List
US BRONZE STAR MEDAL
Captain Henry Roger Milford Dutton, Coldstream Guards
MÉDAILLE DE LA DÉFENSE NATIONALE (ÉCHELON BRONZE)
Major Matthew Norman Byron, The Royal Logistic Corps, Volunteer Reserve
Corporal (now Sergeant) Christopher Graham, Royal Corps of Signals
Lieutenant Colonel (now Retired) James Landale Melville, Army Air Corps
Lieutenant Colonel Sean Findlay Scullion, Corps of Royal Engineers
ORDER OF THE CROWN OF BELGIUM (Commandeur de l'Ordre de la Couronne)
General (now Retired) Sir Adrian Bradshaw, K.C.B. O.B.E. (Restricted Permission to Wear)