THE LONG SERVICE BADGE, introduced from January 1, 1982, for crew members and shore helpers who have given active service for 20 years or more, has been awarded to: Aberdeen Assistant Mechanic G. Walker Crew Member W. Cowpcr Crew Member F....
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MARCH 31ST. - SUNDERLAND, DURHAM.
A steamer had run aground, but she refloated, and was towed by another vessel to Sunderland where she was beached. - Rewards, £15 9s.
JUNE 13TH. - DUNBAR, EAST LOTHIAN, AND ST. ABBS, BERWICKSHIRE. A rowing boat with eight soldiers on board had been driven out to sea, but a nearby fishing boat rescued them. - Rewards : Dunbar, £5 ; St.
Abbs, £6...
Ramsgate, Kent.—28th July, 1939.
A'man who had put out in a speed-boat was reported as missing, but he had returned safely.-—Rewards, £10 11*..
Harold Harding, founder member of Horfield branch in 1974 and enthusiastic helper and collector until his death. He was awarded a Certificate of Thanks in 1986..
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FEBRUARY 1989: Mervyn McAvoy, honorary secretary at Caister lifeboat station from 1952 until its closure in 1969. He was assistant secretary from 1949 and was awarded a silver badge in 1971..
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John Drew, mechanic of Penlee lifeboat from 1938 to 1970 and assistant mechanic from 1933.
He was awarded a bronze medal in 1947..
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Captain Barry Anderson CBE JP DL RN, former honorary secretary of Torbay lifeboat station from 1975 to 1983 and chairman from 1985 to 1990. He was awarded a Silver badge in 1989..
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D.J. (Bill) Owen, honorary secretary at Aldeburgh lifeboat station from 1959 to 1974, also serving as honorary treasurer from 1953 to 1973. He was awarded binoculars in 1969..
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Dedicated fundraiser Robert Charlton, son of Llandudno lifeboat crew member Keith Charlton, started his Llandudno appeal in 1988 when he was only 15 years old.. - View image in PDF
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