Dr Peter Davy of Hastings, who was awarded a silver medal for his service to injured seamen aboard the Argentinian warship Candida de Lasala on December 23, 1974, has been presented with a gold medal by the Argentinian Navy. He was also chosen to be one of guests at the 1975 Men of the Year Luncheon, held on November 5.

Mrs Herbert (Peggy) Morgan, for many years president of The Mumbles ladies' guild, is this year's Mayoress ofSwansea. The guild takes pride in the fact that it has increased greatly the amount it raises annually for the RNLI: in 1970 it raised £660, in 1974 £1,500.

* * * It is with deep regret that we announce the following deaths: September Edward Kavanagh, who was coxswain of Wicklow lifeboat from 1938 to 1968, having also served as second coxswain and bowman. He was awarded the bronze medal for gallantry for the service to MV Cameo on September 10, 11, 12 and 13, 1950.

Commander B. K. C. Arbuthnot, DSC RN, who had been honorary secretary of Youghal lifeboat station since 1951.

October Henry E. 'Downtide' West, who was coxswain of Sheringham lifeboat from 1951 to 1962, having joined the crew in 1922 and served as assistant motor mechanic and second coxswain. He was awarded the silver medal for gallantry for the service to ss Wimbledon on October 31, 1956.

John Macleod, BEM, who was motor mechanic at Stornoway for 38 years before he retired in 1967. He was awarded the bronze medal for gallantry for the service to MFV Maime on January 30 and 31, 1962..