HM COASTGUARD RECOGNISED IN QUEENS BIRTHDAY HONOURS

Three people have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for their work with Her Majesty’s Coastguard. Those honoured include a retired Coastguard Rescue Officer, a Deputy Station Officer and a retired Sector Manager.

The longest serving Coastguard Rescue Officer, Charles Brian Patterson has been honoured with a MBE. Charles (known as Brian) who retired from the Holy Island Coastguard Rescue Team in March 2011, joined the Coastguard Rescue Service in 1959 when he was 16. He performed many roles during his 52 years including Station Officer.

Brian said: “I’m very pleased and very proud. This was completely out of the blue.”

Andy Roberts, who worked as a Coastguard Rescue Officer for 27 years, initially at Dover and retiring as Sector Manager for East Kent, has been awarded an MBE.

During his working life Andy always went beyond ‘just doing the job’. Whilst juggling work and family he also found the time to be actively engaged in local schools, being Chief Governor and governor of two schools and actively campaigning for the future of village and special needs schools.

Adam William Gray, Dunbar Deputy Station Officer, who has given 40 years service to Her Majesty’s Coastguard, has also been awarded a MBE.

Adam (known as Addy) joined the Cocksburnpath team in November 1970, and moved to the Dunbar team after his marriage. Addy epitomises the ethos of the Coast Rescue Service, quiet, unassuming, hard working, doing the job for all the right reasons – to help anyone in difficulty on the coast or cliff. During his forty years service, Addy has been awarded the Chief Coastguard’s Commendation twice. As well as being a stalwart of the rescue side of the Dunbar team, Addy has put a tremendous amount of effort into bringing to the public’s attention just what the Coastguard does and important safety message.

The MCA is also delighted to announce that Principal Fishing Vessel Surveyor, David Fuller was honoured for his work with Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force and is currently acting Colonel. 

Alan Massey, Chief Executive for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said:
“I am very proud that Her Majesty’s Coastguard and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency have been recognised in this way and would like to thank
Brian Patterson, Addy Gray and Andy Roberts for their extensive contribution to the safety of their communities.

“I’d also like to congratulate David Fuller on his very well deserved award. Indeed, on behalf of everyone at the agency I’d like to offer them our heartfelt congratulations.”

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Notes to Editors

A picture of Brian Patterson is available here:


A picture of Addy Gray is available here:

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