Kate Nesbitt
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Kate Louise Nesbitt[4] MC (born 21 April 1988)[1][2] is a pharmacy technician in the Royal Navy. Nesbitt was the first female member of the Royal Navy, and the second woman in the British Armed Forces, to be awarded the Military Cross (MC). The award was a result of her actions in Afghanistan in March 2009.[5]
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Born | (1988-04-21) 21 April 1988 (age 36)[1][2] Plymouth, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 2005–present |
Rank | Chief Petty Officer[3] |
Unit | HMNB Devonport |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Awards | Military Cross |
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