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TWO OF A KIND

Is this two very ordinary Mark Masons laying wreaths at the Huish Episcopi War Memorial?

Certainly not! It’s two very brave men remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

On the left Brother Mike Johnson retired Chief Petty Officer, Winchman, Diver and senior instructor
Royal Navy and that on the right WBro Steve McNaughton Prov Asst GDC retired winchman and
Royal Navy Diver

Coincidently Mike and Steve worked together in the Navy, Mike being Steve’s instructor.
Both of whom ended up living in Somerset and both are members of Portcullis Lodge (Mark and
Craft)

Mike’s Medals Steve’s Medals

The medal on the Left is for Long service and good From left to right, Northern Ireland, Falklands
conduct, the second is the campaign medal for Conflict, (with rosette, because he was in the
Borneo, and the third is also a campaign medal war zone) and Long Service and Good Conduct.
issued by the Malaysian Government for the same Plus (difficult to see) a bronze oak leaf,
conflict.

The Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air (QCVSA) for bravery was awarded to
Steve in the New Year’s Honours List. It reflected his career as a Search and Rescue Diver, during
which time he partook in many (he has never counted) hairy rescues. It is represented by a bronze
oak leaf, which is also the insignia of the Mention in Despatches.

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