Aberdeen's Honours

GOLD MEDALS

• Lt. Randall RN, Capt. Manby's Rocket Apparatus.  For the rescue on 17th January 1825 of four crew of the ship Devoran.   Lt Randall received a bar to this medal in 1834 for services to Wanderer of Anstruther

SILVER MEDALS

• Lt John Sanderson RN, for rescue on 21st January 1830 of 14 people from the smack Fame.

• Lt Thomas Langton RN, for rescue on 21st January 1830 of 14 people from the smack Fame.

• James Robinson, for rescue on 24th February 1844 of 11 people from the brig Newcastle.

• Cox'n Thomas Sinclair, for rescue on 26th January 1937 of 7 people from the steamer Fairy.

• Cox'n Thomas Sinclair, (Second Service Clasp), for rescue on 5th November 1937 of 2 people from trawler Roslin A371.

• Cox'n Albert Bird, for rescue on 13th April 1974 of 12 people from the trawler Netta Croan.

• Mech Ian Jack, for rescue on 13th April 1974 of 12 people from the trawler Netta Croan.

BRONZE MEDALS

• Cox'n Thomas Sinclair,for rescue on Christmas Day 1935 of 2 people from trawler George Stroud A88. " In heavy seas and a strong South Easterly wind, Cox'n Sinclair handled the lifeboat with courage, determination and skill, taking her five times into the narrow space between the pier wall and the wreck."

• Mech. Alexander Weir, for rescue on 26th January 1937 of 7 people from the steamer Fairy.

• Crewman John Masson, for rescue on 26th January 1937 of 7 people from the steamer Fairy.

• 2nd Cox'n George Flett, for rescue on 5th November 1937 of 2 people from trawler Roslin A371.

• Acting Mech. Bert Esson, for rescue on 5th November 1937 of 2 people from trawler Roslin A371.

• 2nd Cox'n Charles Begg, for rescue on 12th March 1976 of 5 people from the trawler Karemma LH 222

INSTITUTION THANKS INSCRIBED ON VELLUM

• 2nd Cox'n George A. Flett for meritorious conduct during the rescue on 26th January 1937 of 7 people from the steamer Fairey.

• Asst Mech. Robert J B Esson for meritorious conduct during the rescue on 26th January 1937 of 7 people from the steamer Fairey.

• 2nd Asst Mech. James Cowper for meritorious conduct during the rescue on 26th January 1937 of 7 people from the steamer Fairey.

• Crewman John M. Noble for meritorious conduct during the rescue on 26th January 1937 of 7 people from the steamer Fairey.

• Crewman Alexander S. Masson for meritorious conduct during the rescue on 26th January 1937 of 7 people from the steamer Fairey.

• Cox'n George A. Flett for his bravery and initiative during the rescue on 26th October 1953 of 4 people from the fishing boat Trustful III.

• Cox'n George A. Flett for his skill and determination during the rescue on 19th October 1955 of 11 people from the trawler Sturdee.

• Asst Mech. George Walker for his bravery, skill and seamanship during the rescue on 13th April 1974 of 12 people from the trawler Netta Croan.

• Crewman Francis Cruickshank for his bravery, skill and seamanship during the rescue on 13th April 1974 of 12 people from the trawler Netta Croan.

• Crewman Andrew Walker for his bravery, skill and seamanship during the rescue on 13th April 1974 of 12 people from the trawler Netta Croan.

• Mech. Ian Jack for his seamanship, skill and efficiency during the rescue on 12th March 1976 of 5 people from the trawler Karemma LH 222

OTHER HONOURS

• 1929 Centenary Vellum awarded to Station

• 1952 Commemorative 150th Anniversary Vellum awarded to Station

• 2002 Bicentennial Vellum awarded to Station