'An absolute honour': Banbury reservist recognised with award after Remembrance Sunday service
A Banbury reservist soldier was presented with an award for going above and beyond in her role following the town's Remembrance Sunday service (November 8).
Lance Corporal Kate MacAngus, who serves with the 142 (Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars) Vehicle Squadron based at the Army Reserve Centre on Oxford Road, received the Colonel Tim May Award after being named the squadron’s best reservist soldier of the year.
She was presented with the award at a special reception for veterans and serving members of the armed forces at Banbury Town Hall following the town's Remembrance Sunday parade and service.
Speaking afterwards, L/Cpl MacAngus said: “It was an absolute honour to receive the award, especially being presented on Remembrance Sunday.
“It's wonderful to be recognised for my achievements this year, and I'm lucky that both my unit and regiment support me through my training and wider Army commitments. It really is a team effort, which I am grateful for.”
Major Andy Lister, Officer Commanding, read the citation before local Royal British Legion president Kieron Mallon presented the award.
Mr Mallon said: “This is a fantastic achievement. As the citation was read out by Major Lister and L/Cpl MacAngus' achievements were highlighted, no one was in any doubt that this honour was well deserved.”
The award is named after former Army Reserve officer Colonel Tim May and recognises outstanding achievement among Oxfordshire reservists.
Colonel May who passed away in 2015 served with the Oxfordshire Yeomanry Battery of 299 Regiment Royal Artillery between 1951 and 1967 and helped lead the regiment's contingent at Winston Churchill's state funeral in January 1965.