| Surname: | Andrews |
| Initials: | P |
| Rank: | Captain (QM) |
| Army Number: | 496519 |
| Notes: | MPSC. See No. 22971260 WOI Peter Andrews, MPSC for more details.London Gazette 46252, 4285, 2/4/1974. MPSC. Regular Army. Short Serv. Commn. 22971260 WOI Peter Andrews (466519) to be Lt. (QM), 6/2/1974London Gazette 47211, 5991, 3/5/1977. MPSC. Regular Army. Short Serv. Commn. Lt (QM) P Andrews (496519) to be Capt. (QM), 30/4/1977.London Gazette 47670, 12645, 24/10/1978. MPSC. Regular Army, Capt (QM) Peter Andrews (496519) from Short Serv. Commn. to be Capt (QM), 7/8/1978, with seniority 10/3/1978.London Gazette 48885, 1783, 9/2/1982. MPSC. Regular Army. Capt (QM) P Andrews, MBE (496519) to be Maj. (QM), 6/2/1982London Gazette 51136, 14777, 1/12/1987. MPSC. Regular Army. Maj. (QM) P Andrews, MBE (496519) to be Lt/Col. (QM), 19/11/1987.London Gazette 53389, 12915, 3/8/1993. MPS. Regular Army. Late Entry. Lt/Col. P Andrews (496519) retires on retire pay, 1/8/1993.Peter Andrews. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 47559 Page: 6837 June 6, 1978) |
| Citation: | MPSC. |
| Decoration: | Member of the British Empire (London Gazette: 48837 Page: 6 Dec. 31, 1981) |
| Citation: | MPSC. New Year Honours. Rollestone and Frankland Prisons. 30 Oct 80 to 27/2/1981. Adviser to HMP Governors and OIC Warder Duties.Citation: In October 1980, as a result of industrial action by Prison Warders, the Home office requested military assistance for the Prison Authorities. At only 4 hours notice Major Andrews was despatched to the recently built Frankland Prison, Co Durham, to advise the newly appointed civilian Governor, and the Commanding Officer of the administering Regiment on the employment of servicemen in the prison. With outstanding tact, initiative and skill Major Andrews established himself as the catalyst between the various civilian and service elements involved. His sound advice, ensure that the prison got off to an exemplary start. Prisoners were received without incident at many times the rate of a normal civilian prison and the establishment attained its maximum operating level in t remarkably short time, continuing to function smoothly without incident during the period of military involvement.When it was decided to open Rollestone Prison on Salisbury Plain, Major Andrews was again despatched at very short notice to advise the Governor and the Commanding Officer. With the same cheerful dedication and determination he melded the civilian and service effort to the same brilliant effect as at Frankland, despite the very different nature of Rollestone Camp. At all hours of the day and night, from the time that the first prisoner was committed at Frankland to the moment that Rollestone closed, his presence and example were an inspiration to all, including the prisoners. Without a doubt, Major Andrews was key factor in the success of operations, both at Frankland and Rollestone Prisons. His outstanding and dedicated contribution throughout the entire operation earned the unstinted admiration and thanks of the Home Secretary. Recognition of this quite exceptional service would prover very popular in both military and gubernatorial prison service circles.Recommended by Brig. PM Army, Maj Gen. DGTPS (A), MOD London. General, AG, MOD London. |
| Decoration: | Order of the British Empire (London Gazette: 51772 Page: 5 June 17, 1989) |
| Citation: | MPSC. Queen's Birthday Honours. Lieut Col. P Andrews, MBE, MPSC. HMP Rollestone, Nr Salisbury, Wilts. 4/1988 to date.Citation. The overcrowding and industrial unrest in the civil prison caused the Home Officer to set up two temporary prisons in Army Camps in April 1988. These prisons were run by servicemen under the supervision of Prison Service Governors in a Military Aid to the Civilian Community operation known as ' Operation Cutter'. As Adjutant of the MCTC, Lieutenant Colonel Andrews was responsible for updating the contingency plans for manning temporary prisons. his experience, energy and meticulous staff work enabled the Army Camps to be quickly converted, staff assembled and trained to become operational in less than three weeks.Without any thought for his personal convenience he volunteered to be the military commander of HMP Rollestone and applied himself to rapidly weld his mixed military command into an efficient warder team.He sought to inculcate firm, disciplined relationships with the inmates, despite the lax regimes preferred by the junior governors, the majority of whom were rotated weekly from a variety of prisons. He gave close support and guidance to the many young NCOs who found their duties unfamiliar, arduous, stressful and sometime threatening as they dealt with violent offenders and social misfits serving long sentences. meeting these challenges called for high standards of leadership and moral courage. Lieutenant Colonel Andrews set a tireless example of fortitude and good humor which was much respected and admired buy the military staff, governors and inmates.'Operation Cutter' attracted a large number of important military and civilian visitors who never failed to be impressed by his competence, tact and devotion to duty. he has been an outstanding ambassador for the Army who has brought this difficult and demanding operation to a successful conclusion fully deserving public recognition.Recommended by: Brig. PM (Army), Brig. Deputy Commander South West District, Maj-Gen GOG South West District, Gen. ADC to C in C, UKLF. |
