TWO West Devon servicemen have been honoured by the Queen for their services during the war in Iraq.

Captain Robert Allan from Crapstone and Commander Martyn Jon Williams from Yelverton are among 350 servicepeople from around the UK who have received various honours for their bravery.

The awards are in recognition of work carried out during Operation Telic, which saw thousands of troops deployed in Iraq between March 19 and April 19.

Captain Robert Allen, who received the OBE, was the commanding officer of the RFA Argus (Royal Fleet Auxiliary) which provided medical facilities for the coalition forces during the conflict.

On board were 400 people made up of Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel, 200 medical staff primarily from Derriford Hospital and Royal Navy personnel.

Five hundred people were treated on the ship including battle casualties from the coalition forces and the Iraqi population including many children.

Captain Allan said the honour was a compliment to the entire ship's company as it was very much a team effort.

The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) was awarded to Commander Martyn Jon Williams from Yelverton who served on the HMS Liverpool.

Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Michael Walker said: 'The men and women who serve in Britain's armed forces never fail to draw the admiration of people all over the world.

'We should be proud of every one of them.'