Lt Cmdr Edward (Ted) Yates VRD RNR, honorary secretary of Llandudno lifeboat station from 1978 to 1994. He was appointed assistant honorary secretary in 1963, deputy launching authority from 1970 to 1977 and honorary secretary designate from 1977 to 1978. Commander Yates was awarded binoculars in 1985 and a Gold badge in 1992..