His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire recognises reservists, cadets, cadet volunteers and military support staff in the county with top honour
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Mr James Dick OBE, officially presented the Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards to individuals for exceptional commitment to services in the cadet and reserve forces and appointed the 2024 Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets of the East Riding of Yorkshire last night at 150 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps’ base at Middleton Barracks in Hull. The event was hosted by the Reserve Forces and Cadet Association for Yorkshire and the Humber. In attendance was the High Sheriff of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Colonel Christopher Henson QGM, Deputy Mayor of Kingston upon Hull, Councillor Cheryl Payne and the Mayor of Howden, Councillor Hugh Roberts.
About the Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards
The Lord-Lieutenant’s Award recognises cadets, cadet adult volunteers, reservists and military civilian support staff for their extraordinary efforts and supplements honours bestowed by His Majesty The King in the New Year and Birthday Honours Lists.
Cadets awarded become one of the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets of their county supporting the Lord-Lieutenant at many ceremonial duties throughout the year. Duties can range from Royal Visits to services such as Remembrance Day. To receive this, cadets must be of the highest standard with excellent bearing, good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with others. Recipients should hold the rank of at least Able Cadet or Cadet Sergeant and should have been a cadet for at least two years. This award is the highest honour a cadet can achieve and offers opportunities unique only to the cadets recognised as Lord-Lieutenant Cadets.
The Lord-Lieutenant’s Award is also given to adult volunteers of any rank serving in the reserves and cadet forces and specifically recognise exceptional service rather than the length of time served as well as to military-civilian support staff for their work in the forces.
Deepest Gratitude
HM Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Mr James Dick OBE, says:
“Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2024 Lord Lieutenant’s Awards. It is with great pleasure and pride to recognise their outstanding contributions that have made a significant impact in our reserves and cadet forces. Their remarkable dedication and commitment embody the spirit of service and excellence.”
Thank you for your extraordinary work and for making a difference in the lives of those in your communities.”
Regimental Accolade
In addition to the Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards presented on the evening, Corporal Joel Underwood, 150 Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps, was awarded the Volunteer Reserves Service Medal for his dedication to his service. Since enlisting into the Army Reserves in January 2014 as a trainee Army Reservist, Corporal Underwood has demonstrated outstanding leadership and supervisory skills. He has completed numerous qualifications and exercises and is recognised as a superb ambassador for the regiment.
Lance Corporal Lee Collier, 4th Battalion The Royal Yorkshire Regiment, one of the evening’s Lord-Lieutenant’s Award recipients, was also awarded the Volunteer Reserves Service Medal.
The Volunteer Reserves Service Medal is awarded after ten years of qualifying service in the Volunteer Reserves.
The East Riding of Yorkshire award recipients full list
The following individuals were recognised for their outstanding service:
Reserves
Warrant Officer Class 2 Kelvin Petherbridge, 150 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps
Warrant Officer Class 2 Peter Rogers, 150 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps
Staff Sergeant Zane Humphreys , 214 (North East) Multi-Role Medical Regiment
Staff Sergeant David Roffey, 214 (North East) Multi-Role Medical Regiment
Lance Corporal Lee Collier, 4th Battalion The Royal Yorkshire Regiment
Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
Major David Mather, Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force
Staff Sergeant Instructor Craig Ashworth, Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force
Flying Officer Thomas Sugden, Central and East Yorkshire Wing, Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Cadets
Leading Cadet Lydia Moynihan, Eastern Area Sea Cadets
Cadet Staff Sergeant Emma McDowall, Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force
Cadet Flight Sergeant Emily Edmiston, Central and East Yorkshire Wing
Meet the 2024 Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets of East Riding of Yorkshire
Click here for more information about the Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards.