COXSWAIN JOHN TRIMBLE, of the Donaghadee, Co. Down, lifeboat Sir Samuel Kelly. Appointed coxswain in April, 1960, he was second coxswain from November, 1954, until his present appointment.

Since April, 1950, when he was appointed bowman, the Donaghadee life-boat has been launched 82 times and has saved 84 lives..