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Lord-Lieutenant for South Yorkshire Cadet

 


Citation

Cadet Flight Sergeant Andrew Pearce has been a member of 218 (Rotherham) Squadron for 4 years and is an outstanding ambassador for the ATC. He takes a keen interest in outdoor pursuits and enjoys rock climbing and abseiling. He has also represented the Squadron and Wing in athletics and football. Winning the best NCO of the winning team in the Wing Drill Competition in September 2006 Andrew was awarded the Squadron President’s Cup for his endeavours. The Drill Squad has retained the trophy for the current season due entirely to Andrew’s excellent coaching. On top of this, and as a RAF Marksman, he was awarded Best Shot at the City of Wakefield Shoot in 2007. Currently the Cadet Training Officer he assists with the formulation and publication of the monthly Squadron Programme.

In the community Andrew plays an active part in Squadron fund raising; he has organised and undertaken a sponsored fun run and walk and taken part in bag packing in support of Squadron funds. He also actively supports the Poppy Appeal, Wings Day and RAFA. He holds the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver.

Andrew is studying physics, geography, history, economics and key skills at Thomas Rotherham College, his ambition is to join the Royal Engineers in 2009.

 

 

Cadet Flight Sergeant
Andrew Pearce

 

  

 

A Lord-Lieutenant's Certificate is an award of high merit of which a recipient may be justly proud.
It is awarded to a member of the Cadet Force who is considered to have given exceptional service
beyond the normal call of duty.
It is intended to supplement Honours bestowed by HM The Queen in the New Year and Birthday Honours Lists.

The Certificate is in the form of a mounted scroll signed by the Lord-Lieutenant of the County and is generally presented by the Lord-Lieutenant at a ceremony hosted by a local unit.