The Lieutenant-Governor, Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE, was made a Commander of the Most Venerable Order of St John of Jerusalem by formal appointment this week, after being sanctioned by the Monarch, as the Sovereign Head of the Order.
An individual can be admitted to the Order for outstanding service to St John in recognition of achievement, notable or selfless service or inspiration and encouragement to others.
There are five Grades of membership: Member, Officer, Commander, Knight or Dame and Bailiff or Dame Grand Cross.
Pictured: King Charles III approved the appointment of the Lieutenant Governor, Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE, to the Order of St John.
“It is a great honour to have been appointed a Commander of the Order of St John,” said His Excellency. “The Priory makes a remarkable contribution worldwide and is an essential part of the community in the Bailiwick.
“The work done by so many volunteers is impressive and I am a great believer in everything that they do. I have thoroughly enjoyed the engagements I have had with them and will continue to do my utmost to support their work here and further afield.”
John Hollis is the Knight Commander of St John in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. He said the Lieutenant Governor’s appointment as a Commander of St John has been welcomed by many.
“Members of St John in Guernsey are delighted that the support His Excellency Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell provides in visits, encouragement and awards ceremonies for both the emergency services and St John volunteers has been recognised by His Majesty King Charles III in his appointment as Commander in the Venerable Order of St John.”
The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem has its roots in a hospice in Jerusalem in the 11th century. Today the international charity provides health care and support across more than forty countries through a dedicated team of around 250,000 volunteers and staff.
In addition to being commissioned to provide the Emergency Ambulance Service in Guernsey and Alderney, St John Guernsey’s further charitable services include training and providing first aid volunteers for events and emergencies, the Flying Christine marine ambulance, the Badger and Cadet youth programme, Community First Responders, Caring Callers, the Community Library and first aid training.
As Lieutenant Governor, His Excellency visits organisations and charities across the Bailiwick which serve the community. He has made visits to the St John base on the Rohais and aboard the Flying Christine (pictured top).
Pictured top: Photo credit: St John Ambulance Guernsey.
