Jun 3, 2023 05:49 PM
https://www.forces.net/services/navy/bri...-americans
EXCERPTS: A British sailor was decorated for his services to the international effort to maintain peace and security in the Gulf region, with a medal that is rarely awarded to foreign personnel.
[...] US officers praised the British sailor's "exceptional professionalism, perseverance, and dedication to duty."
"It is an honour and a privilege to be awarded the Achievement Medal," said CPO Lewis ‘Flash’ Gordon.
The British sailor was able to help the crew of USS Dexterous fix a fault in the launch cable of the Seafox.
"I thoroughly enjoyed my time aboard USS Dextrous and would encourage anyone else who gets the opportunity to serve aboard a US ship to relish it," he added.
Originally from Somerset, the decorated sailor's expertise also helped ensure the safety of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, during his six-month tour of duty in the Gulf... (MORE - missing details)
EXCERPTS: A British sailor was decorated for his services to the international effort to maintain peace and security in the Gulf region, with a medal that is rarely awarded to foreign personnel.
[...] US officers praised the British sailor's "exceptional professionalism, perseverance, and dedication to duty."
"It is an honour and a privilege to be awarded the Achievement Medal," said CPO Lewis ‘Flash’ Gordon.
The British sailor was able to help the crew of USS Dexterous fix a fault in the launch cable of the Seafox.
"I thoroughly enjoyed my time aboard USS Dextrous and would encourage anyone else who gets the opportunity to serve aboard a US ship to relish it," he added.
Originally from Somerset, the decorated sailor's expertise also helped ensure the safety of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, during his six-month tour of duty in the Gulf... (MORE - missing details)