A Wellington School student has been selected as one of four Lord-Lieutenant Cadets.
The award goes to those cadets who have excelled in the role and shown remarkable leadership.
Among the four are James Hargreaves, a Cadet Sergeant in the school’s Combined Cadet Force.
In his new role, he will assist Mohammed Saddiq, the Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, at official engagements throughout the year, serving as ambassadors for the cadet forces.
Mr Saddiq said: “These are all extraordinary young people, deserving of this honour and I am really looking forward to working with them.
“They have been given this award because of their exemplary commitment. It’s a real pleasure to recognise their achievements.”
His citation says that James has built an outstanding record of leadership and service across the Cadet forces.
“Currently a Cadet Sergeant in the Royal Marines Section and Head Drummer of the Corps of Drums at Wellington School, James has spent five years with the Corps of Drums and served across the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Marines sections of the CCF.
“His wider Cadet service is equally impressive. He has spent two years with the Sea Cadet Corps and three years with the Royal Marines Cadets, holding leadership roles including Acting Corporal, and was selected as a Lord Mayor’s Cadet in 2024 to 2025.
“He has excelled in drill and leadership competitions at troop, company and national level, and was selected for the National Drill Leadership course at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines.
“James has also gained wide-ranging experience through Royal Navy Band Camps, Army Summer Camp, RYA Level 3 Sailing, and offshore voyages on TS Royalist.
“He has volunteered with junior Cadets for four years, supported the Poppy Appeal, and completed his bronze and silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards alongside the Ten Tors challenge.”
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