BEM Investiture

Morgan ‘Monty’ Britton, elevated to Medallist of the Order of the British Empire in the New Years Honours List of 2020, was invested of the Honour during a socially distanced service held at the Southmead Fire Station and presented with his medal by H M Lord-Lieutenant for Bristol Mrs Peaches Golding OBE CStJ.  Formerly in the Royal Air Force, Monty turned his skills to the Fire Service, first as a firefighter, then rising through the ranks to Divisional Commander of ‘A’ Division over a period of 37 years.  He served as Chairman of the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund, is an active member and supporter of the Firefighters Charity and the Avon Fire & Rescue Welfare Liaison Team.  Monty was accompanied to the investiture by his son Colin and Ian Satherley and Chriss Deverall from the Pensioners Association, an organisation where he served as its Chairperson. Chief Fire Officer Mick Crennell and one of the Honour Guard of Firefighters are pictured with Monty and Mrs Golding.  Also in attendance was Station Manager Neil Stradling.