Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2019

Congratulations to all who featured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, with special congratulations going to serving ladies WO1 Natasha Pulley and CPO(ET) Helena Ward.

Warrant Officer 1st Class (Physical Trainer) Natasha Pulley (left) on one of her charity endeavours
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Warrant Officer 1st Class (Physical Trainer) Natasha Pulley

I am shocked and feel overwhelmed. I just do my job and try and put people first.

Warrant Officer 1st Class (Physical Trainer) Natasha Pulley


Warrant Officer 1st Class (Physical Trainer) Natasha Pulley, 49, from Camborne in Cornwall has also been made an MBE.

The Plymouth-based sailor has been heavily involved in a wide variety of charity work involving children, the homeless and the elderly.

WO1 Pulley, who has been in the Royal Navy for 32 years and has mainly been based in the South West, was also the first female ever to train a field gun team. She is also among the first two women to run in the event, in which teams of sailors competitively transport a field gun and equipment.

Described as an inspirational leader, instructor and role model, WO1 Pulley was said to have ‘enriched the lives of service personnel, their families and the wider community in the West Country’.

Her citation said: “Combining an overwhelming belief in people and their potential with inspirational leadership, you are an exceptional role model.

“Your selfless determination, loyalty and boundless drive represents the very best values of the Royal Navy and are in the finest traditions of the service.”

WO1 Pulley said: “I am incredibly humbled to receive this recognition. Honestly, I am shocked and feel overwhelmed. I just do my job and try and put people first.

“I try and make a difference in the community and break down barriers.”


THE LIST OF RECIPIENTS IN FULL

Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB)
Rear Admiral Jon Pentreath
Major General Charlie Stickland RM

Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Commodore Paul Burke
Major General Matt Holmes RM
Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd

Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Commodore Steve Allen
Commander Richard Bone
Captain Chris Connolly
Commander Steve Drysdale
Commander Martin Freeman
Lieutenant Colonel Bear Grylls (Honorary)
Commodore Rupert Hollins

Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Commander Adam Clarke
Chief Petty Officer (Air Engineer Technician) Thomas Eland
Air Engineering Technician Matthew Gallimore
Captain Ian McDougall RM
Warrant Officer 1st Class (Physical Trainer) Natasha Pulley
Lieutenant Commander James Reynolds
Commander Kevin Robertson
Lieutenant Commander Martin Shakespeare
Lieutenant Commander Dan Snow (Honorary)
Chief Petty Officer (Engineer Technician) Helena Ward
Warrant Officer 2nd Class Andrew Watson RM

Queen’s Voluntary Reserve Medal (QVRM)
Lieutenant Commander David Cooper