Afghanistan veteran from Tetbury recognised for bravery (From Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)
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Afghanistan veteran Corporal Shaun Tyrrell was presented with the HM Lord-Lieutenant’s Commendations for Meritorious Service by Gloucestershire Lord-Lieutenant Dame Janet Trotter MBE
1:17pm Friday 26th October 2012 in News By Ian Craig
Corporal Shaun Tyrrell is presented with his commendation for meritorious service by Gloucestershire Lord Lieutenant Dame Janet Trotter MBE
A VOLUNTEER soldier from Tetbury who has served in Afghanistan has been recognised for his bravery and dedication with a coveted award.
Corporal Shaun Tyrrell was presented with the HM Lord-Lieutenant’s Commendations for Meritorious Service by Gloucestershire Lord-Lieutenant Dame Janet Trotter MBE at a ceremony earlier this month.
Corporal Tyrrell, 33, joined the Rifle Volunteers in 2003 and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2003.
Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadets Association chief executive Brigadier Tony Dalby-Welsh called him “A credit to Gloucestershire”.
