Published 14 June 2021

Past and present personnel from across DE&S are among those recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List for exceptional achievements and service.

The Birthday Honours reward people for merit, service or bravery and are given to deserving and high-achieving people from every section of life – from soldiers to community volunteers, performers and leaders of industry.

Congratulations to all those who have been recognised this year:

Companions of the Order of the Bath (CBE)

· Nicholas K Elliott

· Bruce Marshall

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

· Dominic A Leeds

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

· Andrew C Nelson

· Paul C Seager

Royal Navy Honours

· Lieutenant Commander Karen Shortland MBE

RAF Honours

· Squadron Leader Gareth Elliott MBE

· Air Vice-Marshal Simon David Ellard CB

· Warrant Officer Alison F Fisher MBE

Meritorious Service Medal

· Warrant Officer Class 1 Steven John Gelston, The Royal Logistic Corps

· Warrant Officer Class 1 John Younger, The Royal Logistic Corps

Chief of General Staff Commendations

· Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy C W Mawdsley MBE RA

Deputy Commander Ops Commendation

· Squadron Leader (now Wing Commander) Damion J Wei