MBE is ‘well deserved for selfless coxswain’
Thursday 27th October 2011, 2:29PM BST.
Lifeboat coxswain Anthony ‘Buz’ White receives his MBE from the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace yesterday, an investiture that was well deserved, according to those who have worked with the local skipper. (Picture by Press Association)
LIFEBOAT coxswain Anthony ‘Buz’ White received an MBE for his services to maritime charities from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace yesterday.
He was one of five Bailiwick residents to be recognised in this summer’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list, but was presented with his medal yesterday.
Harbour master and lifeboat operations manager Captain Peter Gill said Mr White was worthy of the honour.
‘It is quite a personal challenge [being coxswain] because the work is often done under extreme pressure,’ he said.
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Congratulations, Buz! Well deserved.
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Congratulations, Buz. Well-deserved. Couldn’t go to a nicer guy, either.
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Congratulations Buz!, it couldn’t have gone to a better man. Always cheerful, always helpful with no sides to him. Good on you Buz.
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Many congrats Buz, great news. Must have a beer sometime and catchup.
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