28/10/2026
🎉 Huge congratulations to our Deputy District Officer on being awarded an MBE!🎉
This well-deserved honour recognises his outstanding service and dedication to the Sea Cadets. His commitment, leadership and support have made a real difference to our organisation and to the young people whose lives are enriched through the Sea Cadets.
We are incredibly proud to see his hard work and contribution recognised in this way. 👏⚓
Congratulations on this fantastic achievement a truly well-deserved honour!
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🎖️ A ROYAL HONOUR FOR OUR DEPUTY DISTRICT OFFICER! 🎖️
A very proud day for North Wales District as Lieutenant (SCC) J. McDermott MBE, FDsc, RNR, our Deputy District Officer, was formally presented with his MBE today by HRH The Princess Royal, Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps.
Awarded as part of His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours 2026, the MBE recognises over a decade of outstanding voluntary service and leadership within the Sea Cadet Corps.
Throughout his service, Lt (SCC) McDermott has made a significant contribution to North Wales District and the wider Sea Cadet Corps, supporting cadets, mentoring volunteers and helping to create opportunities for young people.
Speaking about receiving the honour, Lt McDermott said:
“I am deeply honoured and genuinely humbled to have been awarded an MBE. Volunteering with the Sea Cadets has always been about giving young people opportunities, confidence and experiences that help them realise their potential, so to receive recognition in this way is both unexpected and incredibly special.”
On behalf of everyone across North Wales District, we extend our warmest congratulations on this thoroughly deserved recognition.
An incredible achievement. Bravo Zulu, Sir!