Wells RNLI Volunteers Receive King’s Coronation Medal
Wells RNLI Volunteers Receive King’s Coronation Medal
Lifeboats News Release
Members of the volunteer RNLI crew gathered at Wells Lifeboat Station to receive the King’s Coronation Medal in recognition of their dedicated service. The medals were presented by Wells RNLI Vice President, Sarah Countess of Leicester, in a special ceremony held at the station.
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Sarah Countess of Leicester with Wells RNLI crew member at Kings coronation medal presentation ceremony
Wells RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, Chris Hardy, explained: 'The King’s Coronation Medal is being awarded to our lifeboat volunteers who have completed five years of service as at the time of coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on 6 May 2023.'
Chris continued: 'This is a wonderful opportunity to recognise the invaluable contributions of our station volunteers, whose commitment to saving lives at sea is central to the work we do.'
Among those honoured was crew member Martin Emerson, who shared: 'It was a very proud moment for me to receive this prestigious award alongside my fellow crew members. It is an honour to be recognised for our collective efforts in serving our community.'
More than 400,000 coronation medals have been issued across the UK, including to members of the armed forces, prison staff, and frontline emergency workers.
The presentation of the medals highlights the vital role that the RNLI volunteers play in ensuring the safety of those at sea, and is a testament to their dedication to lifesaving work in the region.
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The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.