Stratford Sea Cadets to build on success of last decade
THERE’S a new man at the helm at TS Gurkha as Stratford-upon-Avon Sea Cadets celebrated a new chapter in its history this month.
Lieutenant Roger Edmunds, Royal Naval Reserve, who has led the unit for the past twelve and a half years, handed over the baton of command to chief petty officer, Matthew Francis, on Thursday, 2nd May.
Lieutenant Edmunds has been instrumental in building the unit to its current level of strength, progressing annually in terms of numbers and achievement.
This progress was highlighted by the recent success of five cadets who competed in the National Drill Competition the previous weekend at HMS Raleigh, where they ranked 5th out of 400 units in the United Kingdom in the Colour Party Competition, watched by the Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal.
At the unit review, the Stratford community and the unit expressed their sincere gratitude to Lieutenant Edmunds.
Messages from numerous cadets he has mentored and influenced over the years poured in, demonstrating his profound impact on their lives. Despite stepping down as commanding officer, Lieutenant Edmunds will remain a vital part of the team.
Chief petty officer Francis will usher in a new era for TS Gurkha, building on Lieutenant Edmunds' excellent work and leading a unit that can achieve even greater success.
