32 NAVY NEWS, AUGUST 2007
FAA farewell to Tugg
FAMILY and friends of the cartoonist Tugg – Lt Cecil guests that Tugg’s famous flight safety cartoons were
Willson – packed the small church of St Bartholom- known to have a wonderful effect on morale, bringing
ew’s, in Yeovilton, for a service on June 8 to celebrate a sense of proportion and humour to the most chal-
his life and achievements. lenging of situations.
Tugg, who died last year aged 76, spent his Naval Lt Cdr Harry O’Grady raised much laughter when
career as an armourer in the Fleet Air Arm, but it was he remembered Tugg’s role as a leading light in the
his artistic talents which brought him fame and rec- Fleet Air Arm’s ‘Fight Tights’ campaign, following
ognition throughout the Naval Service and beyond. the infamous DCI which announced that no more
His widow, Elizabeth Willson, with their three sons black stockings were to be issued to Wrens. It had, he
and other family, joined Tugg’s former friends and said, a devastating effect on morale.
colleagues for the service, which was taken by Father The service was followed by a fly-past of a Sea
Graeme Elmore, RN, and hosted by Vice Admiral Fury, Hawks and helicopters, and a reception at
Adrian Johns in his capacity as Rear Admiral Fleet the Fleet Air Arm Museum with a display of Tugg’s
Air Arm. work.
Numbers for the service were limited because Among the other guests were Vice Admiral Sir
of the size of St Bartholomew’s, now the Fleet Air Edward Anson and Rear Admiral Terry Loughran,
Arm Memorial Church, but many of Tugg’s as well as the Commanding Officers of
former colleagues attended to hear tributes RNAS Yeovilton and RNAS Culdrose,
from his former colleagues. and Cdre Jerry Stanford, Commodore
Vice Admiral Johns told the assembled Fleet Air Arm.
Operational Honours
● The Duke of Edinburgh meets with Royal Marines of 3 Commando Brigade at Stonehouse Barracks
Picture: PO(Phot) Dave Husbands
Operational Honours and Awards, July 19 Jason Robert Milne RM, Cpl Ashley Oates RM, 2Lt
A proud day for the Marines
2007 Richard Sharp RM, WO2 Steven Shepherd RM, Mne
AFGHANISTAN
Matthew Smith RM
Member of the Order of British Empire – Maj
Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service
Oliver Andrew Lee RM, Lt Col Ewen Murchison RM,
– Maj Matthew Churchward RM, Lt Col Duncan
THE NEW batch of
Queen’s Gallantry Medals (for the award is Mne Matthew Bispham
WO2 Martin Charles Reeves RM
Andrew Dewar RM, Lt Col Charles Richard Stickland
operational honours has
list in full, see right). of 42 Commando, who was
Distinguished Service Order – Lt Col Matthew
RM
brought 39 awards for
The Duke of Edinburgh recognised for his “fighting spirit,
John Holmes RM, Brig Jeremy Hywel Thomas RM IRAQ
gallantry and meritorious
– the Captain General of the resolve and unflinching courage
Associate Royal Red Cross – Lt Frank Kelly Military Cross – Capt James Knight RM, Cpl Terry
service for personnel of 3
Royal Marines – met several of “in action in Afghanistan less than
QARNNS Robert Knights RM
those receiving honours at the three months after receiving his
Commando Brigade.
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross – Cpl John Thomas Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service
Stonehouse Barracks on the day green beret.
The Brigade covered itself in
before the announcement. When told about his Military
Thompson Royal Marines – Lt Cdr Richard Henry McHugh
glory in heated battle against the
Brig David Capewell, Cross, Matthew – known as
Military Cross – Mne Matthew Bispham RM, Mne
Taleban in Afghanistan, and the
Commander of 3 Commando Bish to his oppos – said he was
Daniel Claricoates RM, Cpl Michael Cowe RM, Mne
NATIONAL OPERATIONS
Ian Paul Danby RM, Mne Daniel Fisher RM, Cpl Alan
Offi cer of the Order of the British Empire – Cdr
Royal Marines and fellow soldiers
Brigade, spoke about his brigade’s ‘gobsmacked’.
Hewitt RM, Sgt Jason Layton RM, Cpl Simon Willey
Stafford Allan Seward
from their allied Army units
deployment to Afghanistan that “It is humbling to work with
RM
Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service
were recognised in the honours ended earlier this year: “The lads who are willing to fight and
Mention in Despatches – Capt Alistair Scott
– Sgt Wayne Hunt RM
announced on July 19. operation was characterised by an die next to you.
The awards which cover all the intensity probably not seen since “They become part of your
Carns RM, Mne Thomas Curry RM (killed in action), NON-COMBATANT GALLANTRY
operational and active theatres of the Korean War. family and it makes everything
Capt Duncan Graham Forbes RM, Maj Philip Gadie Queen’s Gallantry Medal – POACMN James
service for the military included “The awards bear testimony to you do worthwhile.”
RM, Mne Jonathan Paul Hart RM, Mne Alexander Brendan O’Donnell
two Distinguished Service Orders, the magnificent performance of He added: “Every man I served
Hoole RM, WO2 Robert Daniel Jones RM, Cpl Queen’s Commendation for Bravery in the Air –
one Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, the Commando Brigade.” with deserves recognition in my
Adam Lison RM, Mne Paul Mayfi eld RM, Capt Lt Guy Patrick Norris, Lt Cdr Martin James Rhodes
ten Military Crosses and two Among those receiving an eyes.”
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