Medals of Merit

Presented by: Deputy Maurice Tippett

Presented for: Long service to the Church, Community and the Liberty and for the single honour he attained in being appointed High Chief Ranger of the Ancient Order of Foresters for 1973

Presented by: Deputy Greig Staffiere

Presented for: Her services to the community over many years

Citation: Known affectionately as "Nurse", she was Commandant of the Brightlingsea Red Cross detachment from 1940 until she retired in 1979. During World War 2 she led her members in a variety of work, including the billeting and welfare of evacuees. In 1953 her unit combined with Clacton to assist during the East Coast floods, helping the homeless of Jaywick and Point Clear. Grace served on many local committees, including the Deputy's Christmas Gift Fund.

Presented by: Deputy Greig Staffiere

Presented for: Services to the Liberty after publication of his book "The Liberty of Brightlingsea".

Presented by: Deputy Arthur Cole

Presented for: The great distinction they have brought to their country, their home town and the Liberty.

Citation: This followed their winning of Olympic Gold Medals.

Presented by: Derek Stephens

Presented for: In appreciation of many years service to the Cinque Port Liberty

Citation: His service spanned the years 1959 to 1985, during which time Alf held the offices of Keeper of the Records and Secretary of the Deputy's Christmas Gift Fund. He was a founder member of the Gild of Brightlinsea Freemen, holding the office of Secretary from 1977 to 1984.

Presented by: John Pilkington

Presented for: For services to the Deputy's Gift Fund

Citation: Given after she had been actively involved with the Deputy's Christmas Gift Fund for 16 years, since 1964. Jacque was a Lady Deputy during her husband Peter's election to Deputy in 1990. Presented by Deputy Roger Tabor on 1 December 2014. To mark her 50th year of active involvement with the Deputy's Christmas Gift Fund, a silver bar was added to her ribbon, denoting a second Medal of Merit.

Presented by: Deputy Ted Gilders

Presented for: For services to the less fortune in our community.

Citation: Working with the Gift Fund in providing food and comradeship on Christmas morning, for those unable to be with their families.

Presented by: Deputy Edward (Ted) Sycamore

Presented for: Services to Brightlingsea

Citation: Value and services to Brightlingsea over many years, including Treasurership of the Christmas Gift Fund.

Presented by: Deputy Peter Godden

Presented for: Services to Brightlingsea

Citation: Presented for many years of service to Brightlingsea and the community.

Presented by: Deputy Ron Rayner

Presented for: Long Service as the Treasurer of the Liberty

Citation: Awarded in recognition of Don's twenty five years as Treasurer of the Liberty. Pictured here with his wife Wyn Smith and Deputy Ron Rayner.