Army officer turned MP awarded MBE
Barnsley Central MP Dan Jarvis, an ex-Parachute Regiment Major, will be recognised for services to the Armed Forces and also designing and delivering a training system that teaches troops to spot improvised explosive devices.
His citation accompanying the MBE highlighted the impact of his work stating: “It has been highly effective and has undoubtedly saved lives in Afghanistan.”
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Hide AdThe former Special Forces major served in Iraq and Afghanistan during his 15-year military career, and recognised that before deployment troops would benefit from identifying markings like disturbed earth around devices.
The Labour MP described the MBE as a “great honour” adding: “On a day like today, my thoughts are with the family and friends of the fallen.
“Great Britain is lucky to have the best armed forces in the world and I was proud to serve alongside some outstanding people.”