Rick Jolly

Rick Jolly (1947–2018) was an eminent United Kingdom figure whose career in sciences left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Rick exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Surgeon-Captain Richard Tadeusz Jolly OBE was a Royal Navy medical officer who served in the 1982 Falklands War and was later decorated by both the British and Argentine governments for his distinguished conduct during the conflict. He went on to practise and give lectures to medical establishments on his experiences. He was a co-founder, with Denzil Connick, of the South Atlantic Medal Association formed in 1997. He was also the only person to be decorated by both sides for his work in the Falklands War....

The passing of Rick Jolly on 2018-01-13 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across United Kingdom and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.