The extraordinary leadership skills of a sapper officer and armoured NCO have been acknowledged in the New Year Honours list.
Maj Gemma Simister and SSgt David Murphy both received the MBE in recognition of their roles in overseas ops and unit leadership.
The pair were among 66 hard-working British Army personnel to be given awards in the 2025 line-up.
Maj Simister assisted in two humanitarian actions in 2023, her contribution leading to the evacuation of 2,450 people following an earthquake in Turkey and Syria, plus an escalating civil war in Sudan.
The officer, who was working in Joint Force HQ, was singled out for her professionalism, compassion and planning skills for both.
She said: "I am proud to have been able to play a small part in the work the headquarters does. It is of real comfort to know that it was of value and worthwhile."
Meanwhile, SSgt Murphys citation focused on his tenure as a tank troop sergeant during which he regularly covered gapped posts, including a role that was two ranks up.
He has had an impact well beyond someone expected of his experience, the document added.
SSgt Murphy said he was honoured and overwhelmed to receive the MBE.
"As soldiers we put everything into what we deliver in the hope it helps even one per cent," he added.
