MEMBER OF HMS HIBERNIA HONOURED WITH “BEST RESERVIST” AWARD

Lt Ruari Holohan received Best Reservist Award at The Sun Military Awards for his endeavours on Operation Weald, an operation attempting to save the lives of migrants risking perilous journeys across the Mediterranean Sea. He was one of the first Royal Navy Reservists to take part in last year’s migrant rescue operations in the Mediterranean.

Called up for duty for his linguistic skills and deployed on board HMS Bulwark, Ruari spent five weeks speaking French and Arabic to the thousands saved by the Royal Navy.

The social care worker cared for youngsters plucked from the sea — even making up bottled milk for scores of infants.

The Sun’s military awards, affectionately know as The Millies, is their way of showing their admiration for the amazing work of the Armed Forces. In its ninth year, it is sponsored by BAE Systems and it took place before a star-studded audience in London.

Ruari was presented with his award by Jeremy Clarkson.