Kevin Haberfield

Kevin Howard Haberfield, GC (born July 1957) is a former Royal Marine who was awarded the George Cross (GC), the highest British decoration for gallantry not in the face of the enemy, in 2015. The award was backdated to the date of the action in Afghanistan on 22 November 2005.[1] The only details released were that the award was made "for Services in the Field".[2]

Kevin Haberfield
BornJuly 1957 (age 63)
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Marines
Years of service1980–2012
RankColour Sergeant
Service numberP040074J
UnitSpecial Boat Service
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
AwardsGeorge Cross

Haberfield served in the Royal Marines from January 1980 to January 2012.[3] He had also served with the Special Boat Service (SBS).[1]

References

  1. "Kevin Howard Haberfield GC". Victoria Cross Online. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  2. "Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood: George Cross". London Gazette (61311). 31 July 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  3. "Kevin HABERFIELD". vcgca.org. Victoria Cross and George Cross Association. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
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