In total 26 team members from the company’s Defence South West and Training Estate Support contracts were each presented with a Coronation Medal at special ceremonies.
During the lead up to and throughout the Coronation, ESS Defence colleagues prepared and served over 110,000 meals to military personnel who had key roles in the event. Terry Hill who managed catering services was one of the recipients of a medal.
Hill, infrastructure and assurance manager for ESS, commented: “We were honoured to cater for UK and Commonwealth troops preparing for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the UK Training Estate. The operation was challenging and extremely rewarding as we played our part in this historic event. My team were fabulous throughout and it’s an honour to accept this medal on their behalf.”
At HMS Excellent, HMS Collingwood and HMS Sultan, the ESS team supported 850 Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel completing their ceremonial training for three weeks prior to the event, providing hot meals, packed meals, snacks and drinks throughout the day and night.
Bob Gray, managing director – ESS Defence, Marine & Aerospace, added: “Colleagues from across our business really went above and beyond to ensure military personnel who had key roles in the Coronation were well supported while the eyes of the world were on them. I spoke to so many of our people who were proud to play a part in British history and it’s brilliant to see their contributions being formally recognised.”
At Longmoor and Brunswick camps, ESS colleagues prepared and served over 60,000 meals to service personnel from nations including the UK, New Zealand, Malaysia, Malta, Ghana, Canada and Singapore, supporting those who were rehearsing for the event.