Kevin Haberfield

Royal Marine

Kevin Haberfield

Born| July 1957 (age 66)
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England
Allegiance| United Kingdom
Service/branch| Royal Marines
Years of service| 1980–2012
Rank| Colour Sergeant
Service number| P040074J
Unit| Special Boat Service
Battles/wars| War in Afghanistan
Awards| George Cross

Kevin Howard Haberfield, GC (born July 1957) is a British former Royal Marine who was awarded the George Cross (GC), the highest decoration for gallantry not in the face of the enemy, in 2015. The award was backdated to the date of the action in Afghanistan on 22 November 2005.[1] The only details released were that the award was made "for Services in the Field".[2]

Haberfield served in the Royal Marines from January 1980 to January 2012.[3] He had also served with the Special Boat Service (SBS).[1]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b "Kevin Howard Haberfield GC". Victoria Cross Online. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
2. ^ "Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood: George Cross". London Gazette. No. 61311\. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
3. ^ "Kevin HABERFIELD". vcgca.org. Victoria Cross and George Cross Association. Retrieved 13 November 2018.