LORD Lieutenant of Dyfed, Miss Sara Edwards held her annual Lord Lieutenant’s Award Ceremony at the Army Reserve Centre, Picton Barracks in Carmarthen last week.

Leading Cadet Duncan Parry was presented with his badge of office as one of the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet of Dyfed for 2018.

His citation paid close attention to Duncan’s support of the Sea Cadets, in particular the Milford Haven Unit.

The former Cadet Corporal Niall Hooper, from Neyland, who recently turned 18, was presented with his certificate of service as the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for 2017 at the event.

To become one of the Lord Lieutenant's cadets, you have to prove yourself worthy of being able to hold the badge of office; being a Senior Cadet, working within the community, gaining qualifications and putting a role model for the young people.

This is carried out through a citation and nomination system, starting with the Commanding Officer of the Cadet’s Unit.

Lieutenant (SCC) William Elliott RNR, the Commanding Officer said: “Duncan is a great example and role model of what being in a Cadet Force can do for you and what you can achieve from it.

"It was a pleasure and privilege to be able to witness, along with Duncan’s family, him being appointed as one of the Lord Lieutenant’s cadet’ a very proud moment for him.

"I was delighted along with Niall’s family to see his successful year come to an end and celebrate with having another Milford Haven Cadet represent the Sea Cadets at the Lord Lieutenant level."

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