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The Master’s Year

We then turned to the Military prizes:
CPO Daryl Jackson was awarded the HMS Lancaster prize having
performed outstandingly well in his role as Underwater Battle Manager
throughout an extremely demanding year for HMS Lancaster. He was
considered by all his comrades to be a true team player, with good
humour, abundant energy, vim and tenacity and to have an unconditional
loyalty and commitment to the Ship. Sadly, Daryl was unable to attend
the Dinner so his award was accepted on his behalf by Lt Tom Johnson.

Corporal Rob Burgess 21 Field Squadron (EOD) was awarded the
Shafting and Shoring Cup. He had demonstrated selfless commitment
to the Regiment in a number of areas since his arrival in January 2014
taking command of a station construction task, being the President of
the Corporals Mess, running Ground Sign Awareness training for search
specialists, raising a significant sum for charity and supporting the MOD
effort to increase Army Reserve Recruiting. .

SAC(T) Kevin Hartley was awarded the Air Commodore Dow Trophy. He
was nominated for the award in recognition of having consistently
performed to the highest of standards and demonstrated outstanding
diligence, commitment and technical abilities whilst employed in the
construction of Technical Working Environments in locations such as the
Falkland Islands, Ascension Island, Lithuania, Cyprus and Afghanistan. He
has also been a leading light of the Squadron’s deployment in support of
Operation HERRICK
In May the Court met at Suttons Hospital,
Charterhouse. Following the normal business of the
Court they took wine with PM Dr Christine Rigden, who
was standing for election as Non-Aldermanic Sheriff
on 24 June at Guildhall. They and other members of
the Company then joined a number of our Companions
at a most enjoyable luncheon which, by kind
permission of the Master, Brigadier Charlie Hobson RM,
was held in the Great Hall of the Hospital. The food
and surroundings were magnificent and thoroughly
enjoyed by all who attended. The Court take wine with PM Dr Christine Rigden
Unusually, and additionally, this year we also organised a
celebratory luncheon for PM Dr Christine Rigden and her
supporters following her success at the Shrieval hustings.
This was organised in conjunction with Christine’s other
companies and was held at Vintners Hall. There were 152
people present including 36 members of the Company and their
guests.

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