Unsung HERO Of The Falklands War | Mick Fellows MBE | Royal Navy | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast
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Michael George Fellows MBE DSC BEMG, joined the Royal Navy in 1955. When
the Falkland Islands were invaded, Mick was Fleet Chief Petty Officer
Clearance Diver and second-in-command of the team. His job was to search
RFA and Warships for limpet mines, after suspected enemy underwater
operations against the fleet. Whilst under attack, Mick's team were
tasked to investigate and defuse numerous unexploded bombs onboard many
of the taskforce ships. His team's amazing and highly dangerous work,
helped save the lives of hundreds of British personel. He is the first
man in naval history to defuse unexploded bombs on board a warship at
sea. For his work, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. His
next award came when he was awarded the British Empire Medal for
Gallantry, for bomb and mine disposal in Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Further work in the Royal Navy saw him receive the MBE, after the tragic
Herald Of Free Enterprise accident. Mick served a total of 35 years
with the Royal Navy and ended his career with the rank of Warrant
Officer, first class.