Over 100 military medics were among the 450 servicemen and women who completed their journey home to the UK from Afghanistan on board HMS Albion. See Related News.
After arriving in Portsmouth on Wednesday night, the medics, from 63 Squadron, 253 Medical Regiment, and C Squadron, 254 Medical Regiment, both part of the Royal Army Medical Corps, made their way back to their home base of Fulwood Barracks in Preston where yesterday they were presented with their campaign medals by Brigadier Chris Parker, Commandant of the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine.
The medics had been deployed in more than 70 locations across the network of infantry patrol bases in Helmand province.
Captain Craig Fulton said:
"It's been a tough tour. But the guys have achieved a hell of a lot supporting the Battle Group, and the infantry have really appreciated what we do. It's been hard on them, but it's definitely something the guys can be proud of."