Ten Additional RMDF Members Receive Coronation Medals

Ten additional members of the Royal Montserrat Defence Force (RMDF) have been awarded Coronation Medals celebrating their service and dedication.

In a ceremony on Tuesday this week the members were presented with these medals, by Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Alvin Ryan, on behalf of Her Excellency the Governor Harriet Cross.

This is part of a series of presentations being held across the RMDF, Royal Montserrat Police Service, Montserrat Fire and Rescue Service, and His Majesty’s Prison.

The Coronation Medal was established to commemorate the accession and Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

It is awarded as a national expression of thanks to those who supported official Coronation events, including those in the Overseas Territories, and to members of the Armed Forces and Emergency Services who were in active service and had completed five full calendar years by 6 May 2023.

This second local ceremony recognized those from the RMDF who qualified through either route, by standing ready in uniformed service at the time of the Coronation or by actively contributing to local ceremonial observances in Montserrat.

The medal recipients represent the spirit of service, discipline, and loyalty that defines the RMDF.

Lieutenant Colonel Ryan remarks that the Coronation Medal is not just a piece of metal; it is a symbol of honour; a privilege to recognize these individuals, not only for their years of service, but for the way they exemplify the values of the RMDF and their enduring allegiance to the Crown and Montserrat.

He adds that each medal is a symbol of honour, duty, and pride.”

The medal recipients -

• Lieutenant Kelvin White

• Lieutenant Darion Darroux

• Sergeant Calvin Lewis

• Lance Corporal James Cabey

• Lance Corporal Darius Lewis

• Private Trevorne Pond

• Private Michael Forte

• Private Mcagyver Taylor

• Private Kevin Bacchus

• Private Kasian Turner

This presentation follows the first local ceremony held in May 2024, when ten RMDF members and two police officers were recognized for their participation in Operation Golden Orb, the official Coronation procession in London, and for ceremonial roles in Montserrat, including the 21 Gun Salute conducted at Carr’s Bay.

As one of the largest UK medal distributions since the Second World War, the Coronation Medal recognizes a wide cross-section of service personnel and first responders whose commitment helped mark the transition of the Crown.