webfact Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 British diver who helped rescued Thai football team from cave receives MBE at Buckingham Palace KATY CLIFTON Vernon Unsworth with his MBE ( PA ) A diver from north-west London who last year battled to save the football team trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand has been made an MBE for his heroic actions. Vernon Unsworth, from Walthamstow, was among the team who helped save the 12 boys who became trapped deep inside the Tham Luang cave network by a flash flood in June last year. The financial consultant was honoured for his service to cave diving on Wednesday at Buckingham Palace and described the experience in the Chiang Rai province as “very humbling and fascinating”. But the 64-year-old’s heroics led to an extraordinary feud with Tesla chief Elon Musk after the rescue, over which he is suing the billionaire businessman for libel. Full story: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/british-diver-who-helped-rescued-thai-football-team-from-cave-receives-mbe-at-buckingham-palace-a4165846.html -- Evening Standard 2019-06-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Good. Many congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackayae Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Congrats. Well deserved. I believe he is a caver and not a diver, as reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeEyedRaven Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Excellent news and an award he thoroughly deserves. I hope he will also be receiving a substantial payout from a foul mouthed billionaire in due course, which he also thoroughly deserves too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 What so no mention of the Divers just Unsworth? From what I understand Vernon Unsworth didn't do any Diving but his knowledge of the caves from his hobby caving there was helpful to the rescue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, monkfish said: What so no mention of the Divers just Unsworth? From what I understand Vernon Unsworth didn't do any Diving but his knowledge of the caves from his hobby caving there was helpful to the rescue. The others have also received their honours from the Queen. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-46701833 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaksimMislavsky Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Great. Well deserved. As a sidenote, though: is the British Empire still functional? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexlowe Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, MaksimMislavsky said: Great. Well deserved. As a sidenote, though: is the British Empire still functional? No. It's hiding in a cave in Wales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: Vernon Unsworth, from Walthamstow. I wonder if he drives a Tesla? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 2 hours ago, mackayae said: Congrats. Well deserved. I believe he is a caver and not a diver, as reported. That is correct. A caver who had detailed knowledge of that particular cave which proved invaluable. In addition to being the one who advised early on calling in the cave diving experts,whom he knew by name and reputation and thus could specifically steer the Thai authorities to, he helped guide efforts throughout the operation with his first hand knowledge of the cave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 30 minutes ago, MaksimMislavsky said: Great. Well deserved. As a sidenote, though: is the British Empire still functional? Not really, although the title remains in the honours system. After all, if you are, here in Thailand, invested into the "Order of the White Elephant", it doesn't mean you are turned into a heffalump! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 25 minutes ago, Sheryl said: That is correct. A caver who had detailed knowledge of that particular cave which proved invaluable. In addition to being the one who advised early on calling in the cave diving experts,whom he knew by name and reputation and thus could specifically steer the Thai authorities to, he helped guide efforts throughout the operation with his first hand knowledge of the cave. Correct. About time the news media did some simple research rather than using simple minded writers for these not too complex stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 1 hour ago, chickenslegs said: The others have also received their honours from the Queen. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-46701833 As wasn't published in the original Story lets not forget these guys as well John Volanthen = George Medal Richard Stanton = George Medal Chris Jewell = Queen’s gallantry medals Jason Mallinson = Queen’s gallantry medals Vern Unsworth = MBE Joshua Bratchley = MBE L/Cpl Connor Roe = MBE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: A diver from north-west London 3 hours ago, webfact said: Vernon Unsworth, from Walthamstow, Eh .! Have they relocated Walthamstow now .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Well done Mr Unsworth, 100% deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 31 minutes ago, monkfish said: As wasn't published in the original Story lets not forget these guys as well John Volanthen = George Medal Richard Stanton = George Medal Chris Jewell = Queen’s gallantry medals Jason Mallinson = Queen’s gallantry medals Vern Unsworth = MBE Joshua Bratchley = MBE L/Cpl Connor Roe = MBE Yes. The New Year's Honours will have been presented over a series of investitures, I suspect this would be one of the last. The George Medals and Queen's Gallantry Medals will have been presented for personal bravery, the MBEs for overall contribution to the rescue operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaksimMislavsky Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 2 hours ago, JAG said: After all, if you are, here in Thailand, invested into the "Order of the White Elephant" White elephants (partly at least) presumably do occur and are deemed highly auspicious, albeit uncommon. Would definitely prefer to MBE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 4 hours ago, MaksimMislavsky said: Great. Well deserved. As a sidenote, though: is the British Empire still functional? Possibly not at the moment (British Commonwealth) but could be after the UK leaves the EU and we trade with the World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 6 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 From Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssanMichael Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Congratulations, at last someone who deserves it rather than someone who has made a fortune from selling records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 7 hours ago, MaksimMislavsky said: Great. Well deserved. As a sidenote, though: is the British Empire still functional? Barely. I'm glad I fled the scene many years ago.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHdiver Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Wilsonandson said: The look in his face priceless: do not stick that needle too deep please 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpoint Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Just now, CHdiver said: The look in his face priceless: do not stick that needle too deep please 555 "Please don't stick it where the sun doesn't shine". Congratulations Vern. This will give the Musk rats crinkly mouths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 For those not British: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Is it allowed to enquire if someone knows if the guys were honoured in the same way by Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeGee Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I understand that they received some form of honor,given in front of a portrait of the King ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Nice recognition for a job well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Well done that man. No doubt mum Vera will be very proud. And kudos to the Brits for not leaving him out of the honours - his contribution to the operation was invaluable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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