A sailor from Devonport’s HMS Magpie has received a special award in recognition of his dedicated service.
Leading Seaman John Gibson who has served in the Royal Navy for 32 years has accumulated more than 5275 sea days in that time, was presented with a ‘LSA5K award’
His first ship as a trainee was on loan to HMS Magpie’s predecessor in the Hydrographical Fleet, HMS Gleaner prior to his first proper draft on the much larger Survey Ship, HMS Hecla. He now ends his sea going days, back once again with the smallest ship in the Fleet, HMS Magpie.
His contribution to the Royal Navy with almost 14 and half years at sea was recognised by the presentation of the Longer Separation Allowance 5000 days recognition award. It was presented by the Commander Surface Flotilla, Commodore Tim Neild onboard HMS Magpie.
