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Amplifon
calls on Southport residents to nominate their Brave Britons
WORLDWIDE hearing specialist Amplifon
is calling on the people of Southport to help find:- 'The Best Of British'
in memory of its founder and Second World War hero Charles Holland who was
honoured for his bravery by Britain and America.
The Charles Holland Awards for Brave Britons will celebrate truly remarkable
people who are an example to the nation. And Amplifon are keen to receive
nominations from residents in Southport.
Colin Hallwood, audiologist at Amplifon's Lord Street branch in the town, said:-
"These awards celebrate the unsung heroes in our communities; those truly
remarkable people who are an inspiration to us all. If you know someone who
deserves to be recognised for their bravery or selflessness then we want to hear
their story."
Nominations can be made in 4 categories: Outstanding Military Bravery; Against
all the Odds; Community Champion; and Hearing Pet. The winners will be announced
at a ceremony at the Churchill War Rooms in London on 24 August 2016. A panel of
judges will also choose an overall Hero from the category winners who will win a
trip to Italy. The closing date for entries is Monday, 1 August 2016, and nominations
can be made via the Amplifon
website.
Major Charles Holland was decorated by both
the British and the American military for his bravery behind enemy lines during
the Second World War. As part of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) between
1943 and 1945, Charles Holland courageously took part in espionage, sabotage and
reconnaissance missions in occupied Europe, working alongside local resistance
groups.
He was later commissioned into the Royal Corps of Signals and was attached to an
elite American Canadian unit known as the Devil's Brigade under the command of
the US 5th Army, whose heroic deeds were dramatised in a 1968 film:- 'The
Devil's Brigade'.
Charles Holland was awarded the MBE and the Military Cross; the 3rd highest
British decoration for bravery; for his remarkable acts of courage, and he was
also awarded the Bronze Star by the United States Government.
After the war the courageous veteran became passionate about providing better
hearing for people affected by the conflict so he launched Amplifon in 1950,
which has since become a worldwide company specialising in providing best in
class hearing solutions and devices.
To honour his valiant actions, The Charles Holland Awards for Brave Britons will
celebrate the achievements of exceptional people from all walks of life, of all
ages and from all over the United Kingdom.
The awards will recognise members of the public and existing and ex-military
personnel who have show; like Charles Holland; remarkable acts of courage,
bravery and incredible selflessness, showing them to be:- 'The Best Of
British.'
Charles Holland's daughter, Ms Susan Holland,
said:- "As a family we have always been so proud of the bravery and
courage shown by my father during the Second World War and The Charles Holland
Awards for Brave Britons are a touching tribute to his heroism. Now we would
like other families to feel the same sense of pride in either their own family
members, friends or pets who they can nominate to win 1 of the 4 awards. We are
sure these awards will shine a light on lots of people who, by their remarkable
courage, are an inspiration to others." |
