Steve honoured for mine clearance work in Gulf
Published Date:
19 July 2008
A SAILOR from Wansbeck has been recognised for his role in supporting mine clearance operations deep inside Iraqi territorial waters.
Stakeford's Steve Wilkinson, who is a marine engineering technician in the Royal Navy, has received an operational medal for his role as part of the multi-national Task Group clearing mines.
Steve, who is serving on the Faslane-based HMS Blyth, is responsible for the maintenance of ship's propulsion and electrical generation systems.
It was the first time in his four-year service that he has been involved in operations of this kind, with his additional role of minigun aimer taking him onto the upper deck in temperatures exceeding 40 degrees.
Following successful completion of the operation, Steve and the crew of HMS Blyth were presented their medals by Vice-Admiral Paul Boissier, Deputy Commander in Chief of the Fleet.
Vice Admiral Paul Boissier said: "It is an honour to come on-board and present these medals to the people who are doing the hard work on the front line."
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Last Updated:
19 July 2008 12:13 PM
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Location:
Blyth, Northumberland
