The U.S. Signal Corps Regimental Association (SCRA) formally recognised three Royal Signals soldiers with the Bronze Order of Mercury at Blandford Camp.
The SCRA awarded the order to Staff Sergeant Jowett, Warrant Officer 2 McGuire, and Major O’Hara for their tremendous contributions to the shared signal community. The soldiers were congratulated for their integrity, moral character and professionalism whilst contributing significantly to the US Signal Corps.
The soldiers were selected, in part, for their long history of contribution and excellence in service to the Royal Signals. All recipients were engaged in coalition operations or worked directly with U.S. forces, integrating communications and enabling the vital link between forces. Additionally, each soldier had not only worked at the edge of the tactical and strategic spaces, pioneering new technologies and innovation, but each also gave back to the Royal Signals and U.S. Signal Corps both as formal instructors at our phase two establishment, 11 (RSS) Signal Regiment, and by providing direct training and mentorship to the services they were deployed with. What’s more, they empowered the teams and units they were assigned to, and often worked in appointments well above their rank or grade.
Since the award’s inception in 1989 less than one percent of regimental members have received this honour. It is awarded to those who have demonstrated integrity, moral character, professional competence, selflessness, and who have contributed significantly to the US Signal Corps and advanced it as an institution. The award is typically bestowed by a member of the SCRA, a member of distinction of the Signal Regiment, or a previous recipient of the award.
