Keystone_Spring_Issue_2019

TWO OF A KIND
Is this two very ordinary Mark Masons laying wreaths at the Huish Episcopi War Memorial?
Certainly not! It’s two very brave men remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
On the left Brother Mike Johnson retired Chief Petty Officer, Winchman, Diver and senior instructor
Royal Navy and that on the right WBro Steve McNaughton Prov Asst GDC retired winchman and
Royal Navy Diver
Coincidently Mike and Steve worked together in the Navy, Mike being Steve’s instructor.
Both of whom ended up living in Somerset and both are members of Portcullis Lodge (Mark and
Craft)
Mike’s Medals
The medal on the Left is for Long service and good
conduct, the second is the campaign medal for
Borneo, and the third is also a campaign medal
issued by the Malaysian Government for the same
conflict.
Steve’s Medals
From left to right, Northern Ireland, Falklands
Conflict, (with rosette, because he was in the
war zone) and Long Service and Good Conduct.
Plus (difficult to see) a bronze oak leaf,
The Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air (QCVSA) for bravery was awarded to
Steve in the New Year’s Honours List. It reflected his career as a Search and Rescue Diver, during
which time he partook in many (he has never counted) hairy rescues. It is represented by a bronze
oak leaf, which is also the insignia of the Mention in Despatches.
Spring Issue 2019 Page14