
RNLI Lerwick lifeboat personnel awarded Coronation Medals
Lord Lieutenant Lindsay Tulloch today awarded Coronation Medals to individuals who have five years’ service with Lerwick Lifeboat.
Eleven individuals connected with RNLI Lerwick are eligible to receive this medal – current crew members Coxswain Stephen Manson, Deputy Coxswain Tommy Goudie, Kenneth Couper, Gareth Geddes, Peter Kerr and Nathan Mann; Lifeboat Operations Manager Malcolm Craigie; Deputy Launch Authorities Ryan Leith and John Best; Branch Treasurer Stevie Grant; and former crew member John Drummond.
King Charles III is the current Patron and President of the RNLI, continuing the tradition of patronage for the charity by the reigning monarch, which began when the RNLI was founded 200 years ago in 1824 with King George IV as its first Patron.
John Webster, Branch Chair for RNLI Lerwick said: “Everyone in our station contributes to helping save lives at sea and these medals particularly recognise the service and commitment of some of our lifeboat crew and shore-side volunteers. I’d like to especially thank the Lord Lieutenant for coming along today to present these medals on behalf of His Majesty.”
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