Suffolk Celebrates Excellence at The Lord Lieutenant’s Awards

Ipswich HQ recently hosted the Counties Lord Lieutenant’s Awards. Seven adult members of the Reserve and Cadet forces were honoured with the Lord Lieutenant’s Certificates of Meritorious Service which is given to those who have given loyal, meritorious and dedicated service to their respective units.

The afternoon was also a celebration of the induction of four Lord Lieutenant’s Cadets, from four very separate Cadet organisations across the County, namely the Sea Cadet Corps, the Army Cadet Force, the Combined Cadet Force and the Royal Air Force  Air Cadets.

In addition, one of Suffolk ACF’s Cadets was also presented with the Royal Humane Society Resuscitation Certificate.

The Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, Lady Euston, awarded the following adults the Certificate of Meritorious Service:

• Maj Al Morrison 666 HQ Sqn 6 Regt AAC.
• Capt Samuel Hodgson 666 HQ Sqn 6 Regt AAC.
• SSgt Mark Prockter 677 HQ Sqn 6 Regt AAC.
• Sgt Natasha Jones 677 HQ Sqn 6 Regt AAC,
• Petty Officer Simon Newell SCC.
• SSI Macalpine Suffolk ACF.
• Warrant Officer Robert James RAFAC.

Suffolk ACF was proud to have SSI Macalpine amongst the award winners. SSI Macalpine has served with Suffolk ACF since 2006. SSI Macalpine is the current Detachment Commander of Lowestoft Detachment and has by far the highest attendance of any detachment within Suffolk Army Cadet Force, her first thoughts are always about the Cadets welfare and enjoyment.  She truly believes in and delivers the whole Cadet Experience ensuring all Cadets have the opportunity to develop with all areas of the ACF portfolio. She looks for little recognition and is always satisfied by just knowing the “the job has been well done”.

The Lord Lieutenant’s Cadets were then formally appointed as follows:

• Leading Cadet Maria Barber SCC.
• Cadet SSgt Andrew West ACF.
• Cadet Sgt Harriet Randall CCF.
• Cadet Sgt Emily Byworth RAFAC.

Suffolk ACF’s Cadet SSgt Andrew West was appointed as Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for the Army Cadet Force, with the following accolade:

‘He has matured well throughout his time with Suffolk ACF and particularly over the last year, he demonstrates excellent support for younger cadets is an ideal role model. Cadet SSgt West has gained a wide range of experience as a cadet and completed his 4 star, he has represented Suffolk ACF at regional level in shooting and has earned his county colours. Cadet SSgt West has always put himself forward during his cadet career and is well liked and respected amongst his peer group.’

The final award of the day went to Suffolk ACF’s Cadet SSgt Imogen Thurtle of B Coy. She was awarded the Royal Humane Society Resuscitation Certificate for her bravery and swift action, having performed CPR on a member of the public that had collapsed in the street. You can find more details on this on our previous news story – ACCT UK Meritorious Action Award.

A hearty congratulations goes to all of those recognised at the awards and a big well done to SSI Macalpine, Cadet SSgt West and Cadet SSgt Thurtle!