Awards To Coxswains, Crews and Shore Helpers The following coxswains, members of lifeboat crews and shore helpers were awarded certificates of service on their retirement and, in addition, those entitled to them by the Institution's regulations, were awarded an annuity, gratuity or pension.

Aldeburgh: W. V. Burrell BEM; Coxswain 7 years, Second Coxswain 22 years, Bowman 1 year, Crew Member 12 years.

D. Reeve; Crew Member 19 years.

E. A. Strowger; Crew Member 23 years, Winchman 22 years.

D. Ward; Crew Member 12 years.

Amble: A. Straker; Crew Member 29 years.

Arklow: M. Fitzgerald; Assistant Motor Mechanic 30 years.

Bridlington: A. Edwards; Crew Member 18 years.

Buckle: R. J. Erskine; Assistant Motor Mechanic 4 years.

Crew Member 7 years, W. J. Burgess; Second Assistant Motor Mechanic 10 years, Crew Member 1 year.

Burnham-on-Crouch: D. E. Aldridge; Crew Member* 13 years.

Burry Port: V. Hand; Crew Member* 11 years.

L. Williams; Crew Member* ll'/2 years.

Calshot: T. Cozens; Crew Member 15 years.

Campbeltown: R. Scully; Second Coxswain 7 years, Shore Second Coxswain/Assistant Motor Mechanic 1 year, Crew Member 11 years.

Clacton-on-Sea: R. D. Smith; Acting Second Coxswain 1 year, Crew Member 14 years.

E. C. Cobb; Motor Mechanic 8'/2 years, Assistant Motor Mechanic IVz years, Crew member 20 years.

J. A. Lockyear; Crew Member 12'/2 years, Crew Member* 12'/2 years.

Cromer: J. M. Lee; Crew Member 34 years.

Clogher Head: J. Garvey; Motor Mechanic 20 years, Assistant Motor Mechanic 6 years, Bowman 1 year, Shore Helper 11 years.

Douglas: R. A. Corran; Second Coxswain 8 years, Crew Member 29 years.

Filey: T. R. Ingle; Second Assistant Motor Mechanic 1 year, Crew Member 10 years.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston: J. T. Bishop; Crew Member 13l/2 years, Crew Member* 13'/2 years.

Harwich: D. Mudd; Crew Member 17 years.

A. Seaman; Crew Member 17 years.

Hoylake: R. Dehany; Crew Member 24 years.

Kinghorn: A. D. McAndrew; Crew Member* 20 years.

G. Tulloch; Crew Member* 17 years.

Lerwick: A. Leask; Assistant Motor Mechanic 5'/2 years, Crew Member 9 years.

Little and Broad Haven: /. M. Phillips; Crew Member* 16 years.

Llandudno: J. Roberts; Shore Helper 3 years, Second Tractor Driver 11 years.

Lochinver: N. Ross; Emergency Motor Mechanic 13V4 years, Crew Member 3 years.

Lowestoft: P. Gibbons; Coxswain 6 years, Second Coxswain 10 years, Crew Member 5 years.

W. J. Keith; Emergency Motor Mechanic 8 years, Assistant Mechanic 2 years, Second Assistant Mechanic 7 years, Crew Member 5 years, Shore Helper 2 years.

Lytham St Annes: A. Broxup; Tractor Driver 24 years.

Mablethorpe: G. 5. Rogers; Crew Member* 10 years.

Mallaig: D. McMinn; Coxswain 10 years, Second Coxswain 9 years, Motor Mechanic 10 years.

Newcastle: J. Smith; Second Coxswain 3 years, Assistant Motor Mechanic 2 /3 years, Crew member 20 years.

M. McKibbin; Assistant Tractor Driver 11 years, Tractor Driver 18 years.

Newhaven: J. H. Shinn; Crew Member 37 years.

Newquay (Cornwall): /. Bun; Crew Member* 12 years.

New Quay (Dyfed): L. A. Moller; Crew Member 26 years, Bowman 1 year.

Penlee: E. Tregenza; Crew Member 36 years.

Peterhead: J. Buchan; Coxswain/Motor Mechanic 6'/2 years, Motor Mechanic 4 years.

Poole: G. H. Cheer; Crew Member 11 years.

Porthdinllaen: H. Williams; Head Launcher 10 years.

Port patrick: J. Ritchie; Assistant Motor Mechanic 2 years, Second Assistant Motor Mechanic 5 years, Crew Member 12 years.

Port Isaac: C. A. Key; Crew Member* 11 years.

Portrush: W. F. N. Black; Second Coxswain 33/4 years, Crew Member 9 years.

J. R. E. Scott; Crew Member 10 years.

Port Talbot: P. D. Jones; Crew Member* 16 years.

Ramsey: L. W. Gawne; Coxswain 11 years, Crew Member 4 years, Shore Helper 1 year.

Redcar: D. Buckworth; Coxswain 12 years, Second Coxswain 3 years.

J. A. Kirton; Shore Helper 19 years.

Rhyl: S. Drummond; Crew Member 24 years.

Rye Harbour: T. Broocks; Crew Member* 12 years.

T. Caister; Crew Member* 15'/2 years.

K. W. Downey; Crew Member* 17 years.

St Marys: M. Lethbridge BEM; Coxswain 29 years, Second Coxswain 6 years, Bowman 3 years. Silver medal 1967, Silver Second Service Clasp 1970, Silver Third Service Clasp 1977.

W. H. Lethbridge; Assistant Motor Mechanic 20 years, Crew Member 18 years.

Scarborough: P. Somers; Motor Mechanic 6V4 years, Second Coxswain/Motor Mechanic 3Vi years.

Sheringham: R. H. West BEM; Coxswain 21 years, Second Coxswain 11 years, Bowman 1 year, Crew Member 3 years.

Skegness: K. J. Holland BEM; Coxswain/Motor Mechanic 17 years, Coxswain 3 years, Bowman 18 years.

J. B. Strzelecki; Assistant Motor Mechanic 20 years, Crew Member* 7 years, Shore Helper 12 years.

Southend-on-Sea: C. A. R. Sedgwick; Crew Member 19 years, Crew Member* 19 years.

South* old: J. D. Barber; Crew Member* 12 years.

Stonehaven: G. Craig; Crew Member* 11 years.

W. F. G. Emslie; Crew Member* 17 years.

Sunderland: R. A. Leithes; Emergency Motor Mechanic 11 years, Crew Member 5 years.

Teesmouth: B. Wilson; Emergency Motor Mechanic 3 years, Crew Member 11 years, Shore Helper 1 year.

Walmer: G. V. Green; Crew Member 11 years.

G. D. M. Kirkaldie; Crew Member 10 years.

Walton and Frinton: D. N. Halls; Crew Member 35'/ years. Shore Helper 4 years.

Wells: A. M. Cox; Assistant Motor Mechanic 24V years, Crew Member 18 years.

West Mersea: A. French; Crew Member* 19 years.

Weymouth: V. J. Pitman; Coxswain 7 years, Second Coxswain 17 years, Crew Member 15 years. Silver Medal 1976.

E. L. Pavey; Crew Member 26 years.

Wick: R. Sutherland; Crew Member 15 years.

Wicklow: H. W. Jordan; Emergency Motor Mechanic 22 years, Crew Member 3 years.

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