Rhys is the nephew of Marion and Barry Taylor, Andrew Logie and the grandson of Bertha, and the late Sandy, Logie.
During his initial training on a 75k march which had to be completed within 24 hours, one of the Officer Cadets collapsed and stopped breathing. As the lads were beyond radio range, Rhys and another Cadet volunteered to run 6k down the mountains during the night to reach the nearest checkpoint, whilst the other two Cadets remained with the young man to administer C.P.R. This was no mean feat as it all took place on the Brecon Beacons in Wales!
In recognition of their tremendous efforts in helping the stricken Cadet, they were given a commendation by Sandhurst.
King Abdullah of Jordan flew the four young men out to Jordan on his private jet for a holiday. Before leaving Jordan, Rhys and his three fellow Cadets were granted an audience with the King where they were each presented with a Commendation and a watch for saving the life of their fellow Cadet - a young Jordanian - who was training alongside them at Sandhurst.It goes without saying that a very proud Aunty Mar, Uncle Barry, Uncle Andrew and Granny Bertha made the journey south to Sandhurst on the 16th, to watch Rhys on this very special occasion.
Rhys has now joined his chosen Regiment, the King’s Royal Hussars, at Tidworth as a 2nd Lieutenant.
He spends every opportunity he can in Garve and during one Summer was employed by the Garve Hotel.
Marion Taylor
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