A LONG-SERVING Irvine Sea Cadet leader has been presented with a distinguished award by the Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran.
Lieutenant William Mullin received Certificates of Meritorious Service from the Sheriff Iona McDonald OBE at a special ceremony in Sanquhar.
The annual Lord-Lieutenants’ Certificates of Meritorious Service Awards for Reservists, CFAVs and Defence civil servants are recognised as exceptional honours throughout the Armed Forces and Cadet communities.
Lieutenant Mullin was deeply moved at receiving his certificate and said: "After 40 years in the Sea Cadets, getting an award like this means the world to me.
"I joined the Sea Cadets in 1954 and left to join the Royal Navy in 1960. I then rejoined in 1984 as an officer at the Ayr unit, but was later asked to take over Irvine unit as it was under threat of closure.
"After helping Irvine Sea Cadets get back on its feet I continued working between it and the Ayr unit until I retired in November 2024.
"For me, one of the most rewarding aspects of being a CFAV is running into former cadets out on the street and hearing about all the positive impacts that their time in the SCC has had on their lives."
You can visit lowlandrfca.org.uk/ for more information on joining the Reserves, Cadets or applying to become a Cadet Adult Volunteer.
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