Seventy-nine officers and soldiers, both Regular and Reserve, are recognised by His Majesty King Charles III in the military division of the New Year Honours List 2026, announced today in the London Gazette.
Exceptional and decisive leadership, an extraordinary act of bravery, and selfless commitment are just a few of the qualities recognised during the reporting period.
Outstanding individuals are cited for achievements including driving the Army’s adoption of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing; developing international agreements; establishing a new Defence capability for medical casualty simulation in field exercises; and many individuals working well beyond their own rank and responsibilities.
Defence Secretary John Healey MP said:
“Congratulations to everyone in our Armed Forces honoured today on this thoroughly deserved recognition. Whether in challenging environments overseas, in specialist roles that rarely make headlines, or in the essential work that keeps our military ready, your service exemplifies the professionalism and character our country relies upon.
“These honours reflect your individual achievements and the collective strength of our Armed Forces. Thank you for your service.”
The Army list
Knight Commander (KBE)
Lieutenant General David James Eastman MBE
Companions (CB)
Lieutenant General Jeremy Matthew James Bennett CBE
Major General Sarah Helen Johansen MBE
Major General Gerald Mark Strickland DSO MBE
Commanders (CBE)
Brigadier David James Bickers MBE
Major General Carl William Boswell
Brigadier Mark Joffrie Comer
Brigadier Shay Joseph James Marks
Officers (OBE)
Lieutenant Colonel Finlay Bibby, The Royal Yorkshire Regiment
Colonel Duncan Alan Chamberlain, late Royal Corps of Signals
Colonel Geraint Martin Davies, The Royal Welsh
Lieutenant Colonel Johann Amrit Jeevarantham, Royal Army Medical Service
Colonel Andrew James Maskell, late The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment
Lieutenant Colonel Alistair James Morris, Army Cadet Force
Colonel Ceri Myrline Morton, late The Royal Logistic Corps
Lieutenant Colonel Paula Janet Nicholas MBE, Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch)
Lieutenant Colonel Garrett James O'leary, Royal Regiment of Artillery
Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Rhyen Pattinson, The Royal Logistic Corps
Colonel James Francis Peycke, Army Air Corps
Lieutenant Colonel James Andrew Seddon, Grenadier Guards
Lieutenant Colonel Harry Guy Simpson, The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own)
Members (MBE)
Major Martin James Bentley, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Lieutenant Colonel Christopher William Billups, Royal Regiment of Artillery
Warrant Officer Class One Casey Alan Brooks, Small Arms School Corps
Major Steven John Russell Burton, The Rifles
Lieutenant Colonel Mark Connelly, Intelligence Corps
Major Jack Collicott, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Warrant Officer Class One Adam Lee Culliford, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Lieutenant Paul Clifford Deakin, Army Cadet Force
Warrant Officer Class Two Stella Gale, Royal Army Medical Service
Major Johnathan Green, Royal Tank Regiment
Corporal Shane Alan John Green, Adjutant General’s Corps (Royal Military Police)
Captain Emma Grimshaw VR, Royal Army Medical Service (Army Reserve)
Corporal Dayle Mark Hardaker, Adjutant General’s Corps (Royal Military Police)
Major Thomas Henry Raikes Hargreaves, Grenadier Guards
Captain Stuart Thomas Hawkins, Royal Army Physical Training Corps
Major William Patrick Heather-Hayes, The Parachute Regiment
Major Amanda Claire Hewitt, Royal Army Veterinary Corps
Lieutenant Colonel David Leslie Hobbs, Combined Cadet Force
Warrant Officer Class One Derek Neil Hodgson, Royal Corps of Army Music
Corporal Jessica Maites Hoggarth, The Royal Logistic Corps
Lance Corporal of Horse Lewis Homewood, Household Cavalry (The Life Guards)
Major James Robert Hood, The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own)
Colour Sergeant Scott William Jamieson, The Royal Irish Regiment (Army Reserve)
Major Chakra Bahadur Khatri, The Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment
Major Mark Richard Samuel Lambert, The King’s Royal Hussars
Major Jonathan David Leigh, Royal Corps of Signals
Major Anthony Peter Campbell Leighton, Army Air Corps (Army Reserve)
Major Christopher Robert Mawson, Royal Army Medical Service
Major Matthew Adrian McGarvey-Miles, The Royal Logistic Corps
Major Maxim Stuart Erskine-Naylor, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
Colonel Edwin Peter Oldfield, The Royal Gurkha Rifles
Captain David Alan Paylor, The Royal Yorkshire Regiment (Army Reserve)
Colonel Sarah Raitt, Royal Army Medical Service
Warrant Officer Class Two Steven Paul Sharp, Corps of Royal Engineers
Major Aaron Mark Thompson, The Royal Logistic Corps
Warrant Officer Class Two Ashley Tipping, Intelligence Corps
Lieutenant Colonel Darren Ward, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Staff Sergeant James Nathan Weller, Royal Army Medical Service
Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Christopher Williams, Army Air Corps
Lieutenant Colonel Natasha Marketa Chatham-Zvelebil, Royal Army Medical Service
Royal Red Cross
Ordinary Member of the Royal Red Cross, First Class (RRC)
Lieutenant Colonel Susan Elizabeth Hines, Royal Army Medical Service
Lieutenant Colonel Heather Dawn Saunders VR, Royal Army Medical Service (Army Reserve)
Ordinary Associate of the Royal Red Cross, Second Class (ARRC)
Captain Rhian Francesca Lynne Jones, Royal Army Medical Service
Major Jane Alexandra Keenan, Royal Army Medical Service
King’s Volunteer Reserves Medal (KVRM)
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Michael Friel VR, Royal Regiment of Artillery (Army Reserve)
Lance Corporal Angela Morrow VR, The Royal Logistic Corps (Army Reserve)
Major John Richards VR, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (Army Reserve)
Major Neeraj Shah VR, Royal Army Medical Service (Army Reserve)
Warrant Officer Class One Robert Alan Whelan, The Royal Logistic Corps (Army Reserve)
King’s Commendation for Valuable Service (KCVS)
Captain Paul Franks, The Royal Logistic Corps
Major Mark Stephen Gibbs, Royal Army Veterinary Corps
Captain David John Hawksworth, Corps of Royal Engineers
Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Manwaring Hope-Hawkins, The King's Royal Hussars
Major James Edward Landers, Royal Regiment of Artillery
Lieutenant Colonel Stewart James Mckenzie, Intelligence Corps
Staff Sergeant Martyn Sidney Derek Stanley, Corps of Royal Engineers
Lieutenant Colonel William John Lewis Tulloch, Scots Guards
King’s Commendation for Bravery (KCB)
Staff Sergeant Daniel Austin Howel, The Royal Logistic Corps