Loughborough Grammar School alumnus recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours

Loughborough Grammar School alumnus, Major Hamish Davison (LGS 2006) of the Royal Tank Regiment, was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list and has been awarded an MBE for his work leading the Counter Terrorism and UK Operations Team.  

Having been fascinated with the military from a young age, Hamish was drawn to a career in the Army. Whilst at Loughborough Grammar School, he was involved in the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) which helped provide him with a good introduction to military skills such as learning how to fire a rifle. At the age of 16, Hamish was awarded an Army Scholarship which involved a thorough selection process including interviews and physical and academic tests.  

After finishing his A-Levels at Loughborough Grammar School in 2006, Hamish went onto study Architectural Engineering at Leeds University before starting his officer training at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. He has now served in the army for 12 years. Over the past couple of years, Hamish has worked in the Ministry of Defence, as the lead for all Land Operations within the Counter Terrorism and UK Operations team. He was also part of the ceremonial procession for the Queen’s funeral last year.  

Hamish doesn’t have a date for the investiture yet, although he thinks it may be towards the end of the year and hopes to take his parents and wife along!