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Royal Navy sailors in line of fire recognised in honours

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32 Royal Navy personnel have been honoured in the New Year and Operational Honours list.

Awards highlight the extraordinary efforts of sailors who faced missile and drone attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Yemen .

Commander Pete Evans , Commanding Officer of HMS Diamond, earned an OBE for his leadership while his ship was under constant threat of attack.

HMS Diamond’s crew successfully shot down nine drones and a missile, providing vital protection to merchant vessels in the region.

W J Cook Warrant Officer 1 Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering) W E Fenwick QGM Chief Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) G L Flowers Warrant Officer ( Exec ) G M Wilson Joint Commander’s Commendation Major T C Arkell Royal Marines Lieutenant Commander J W Cuddeford .

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