BASICS doctor awarded the MBE

Major Leon Roberts a doctor in the Royal Army Medical Corps has been awarded an MBE in the military division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Until recently Major Roberts was based at MOD North Luffenham in Rutland and had a home in Rutland but is presently on a posting as Medical Officer with the Irish Guards in Windsor. He has already completed two operational tours in Iraq and anticipates being deployed for a tour of duty in Afghanistan later in the year. Whilst based in Rutland Major Roberts responded as a BASICS doctor with the East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme (EMICS) and continues to do so when home.

Major Roberts has been given the award ‘for services to the army and community whilst working at MOD North Luffenham between 2007–2010’. Major Roberts said on hearing the news “'My wife Amie and I are still shocked about the nomination and award. It really is an exciting time and we are thrilled by this recognition.”