Over 100 UK Troops Awarded Medals For Service To The UN

106 Troops currently deployed on Op Trenton, the UK contribution to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, have been awarded medals.

Soldiers from the 32 Engineer Regiment led Task Force were recognised for their service to the UN.

UN Special Representative of the Secretary, General Mr David Shearer, said:

"I would like to recognise the commendable efforts of everyone here on parade and honour your dedicated service here in South Sudan. Your efforts and professionalism are highly regarded and you make a valuable contribution to UNMISS. Wear these medals as the proud and worthy ambassadors of your country and of the United Nations that you are."

There are nearly 400 troops in South Sudan split across three locations. 

The UK Engineering and Medical Task Force has made a vital contribution to supporting the UN mission through improving infrastructure in the form of helicopter landing sites, runways, jetty and drainage improvements and staff accommodation builds.

They have also been staffing the UK built Level 2 field hospital which provides essential healthcare to over 1,800 UN civilian and military staff based in Bentiu.

The current contingent will remain in South Sudan over the Christmas period, they will return home to their families in January 2018.