Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent awards 2024 | Image credit: Nick Treharne for The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) for Wales
The efforts of fourteen people, including nine young cadets, from across Gwent have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county, Lord-Lieutenant, including Thomas M (Year 13) and Olivia A who completed her A levels here last year.
The achievements of Lord-Lieutenant’s cadets were recognised at an awards ceremony at Chapman VC House, Cwmbran, on Thursday 11 April, which was attended by more than 90 people.
The role, which lasts for a year, includes attendance with the Brigadier, who acts as the King’s representative, at a number of official engagements such as Remembrance events, Royal visits and parades.
The five cadets, including Company Sergeant Major Thomas M of Monmouth School Combined Cadet Force (Thomas M, Year 13), were selected for the prestigious Lord-Lieutenant’s cadet role after being put forward for nomination by cadet group leaders and the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Wales.
Company Sergeant Major Thomas M of Monmouth School Combined Cadet Force with Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent Brigadier Robert Aitken CBE CStJ | Image credit: Nick Treharne
Thomas has also been awarded a Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Scholarship which he intends to complete after his university studies. You can read more about that here.
He follows in the footsteps of Cadet Sergeant Major Olivia A of Monmouth School Combined Cadet Force, who was awarded the Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificate and Badge for being the 2022/23 representative, amongst three other cadets from across Wales.
Cadet Sergeant Major Olivia A of Monmouth School Combined Cadet Force with Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent Brigadier Robert Aitken CBE CStJ | Image credit: Nick Treharne
There are nearly 5,000 cadets in Wales who gain skills and qualifications through working with local communities, charities and taking part in a variety of practical activities.
The cadet syllabus is delivered by 1,850 volunteering adult Instructors and civilian assistants, who give up their spare time on weeknights and weekends.
The awards event was organised by the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) for Wales – an organisation that has supported the Armed Forces for over 100 years.
