“Whilst the unit is rightly all about the cadets none of this can happen without the dedicated staff who volunteer,” said Lt (SCC) Philip Nicol-Gent.
Lt (SCC) Philip Nicol-Gent, RNR donated the trophy after stepping down as the Officer in Charge of TS Sarnia this January.
Pictured: The trophy presented to Sgt Morley.
It was presented to Sgt Morley, 21, by after-dinner speaker Reverend Dr David Coulter CB, OStJ, formerly the Chaplain-General to the Armed Forces.
He was awarded for his “all-round contribution” to the unit and “its effectiveness in the previous year.”
Sgt Morley joined the unit in 2012 as a Cadet, rising to the rank of Cadet Sergeant. He was a Lieutenant-Governor’s Cadet from 2016-2017 before becoming a uniformed member of staff in 2018.
Pictured: The Royal Marine detachment. PSgt Morley is standing on the right.
The staff at the Guernsey Sea and Royal Marines offer up on average 2,500 hours a year to the group. They help teach the cadets, maintain the boats and prepare for parades.
“I think it is very important that the contribution to the success of TS Sarnia by the staff who willingly volunteer their time is recognised,” said Lt Nicol-Gent.
Pictured top: Sgt Morley accepting his award, standing between Lt Nicol-Gent and Sgt Matt Bourgaize who hosted the event.