Long-standing St John Ambulance volunteer made an MBE
A long-standing St John Ambulance volunteer from Rustington has been made an MBE in the King's Birthday honours.
Brian Heron-Edmends volunteers in the first aid charity's East of England region and has held many roles over six decades, particularly in the Hemel Hempstead area.
The honour, announced on June 12, was in recognition of his role as deputy county commissioner and for voluntary services to St John Ambulance.
Brian said: “I am both honoured and immensely surprised by this award.
“I have been a volunteer with St John Ambulance for almost 60 years, starting as a cadet in 1967 and holding many roles in the organisation during that time, the most rewarding being the lead of what is now the Dacorum Community Network.
“In this role, I have influenced local first aid education and engagement with the community. None of this, or the award would have been possible without the support of a fantastic team."
The St John Ambulance Dacorum Network is based in Hertfordshire, providing first aid services and training for communities across the wider region.