The Queen’s Volunteer Reserves Medal (QVRM) was created by Royal Warrant of Queen Elizabeth II on 29 March 1999. Only 13 Queen’s Volunteer Reserves Medals may be awarded in a year. The medal is presented only to members of the Volunteer Reserves of the British Armed Services for exemplary meritorious service in the conduct of their duties. In 2022 the award was renamed The King’s Volunteer Reserves Medal (KVRM) and the first KVRM recipients were included in the New Year Honours List 2023, the year that HRH The Duke of Edinburgh became patron.

Secretary of the KVRM Association Awarded MBE in New Year Honours

The King’s Volunteer Reserves Medal Association is delighted to announce that its Secretary, Professor Mike Almond, has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year Honours List, in recognition of his services to service personnel and veterans.
Professor Almond has devoted many years to supporting veterans and their families through a combination of academic work, practical engagement, and voluntary service. His contribution has helped improve understanding of veterans’ needs and has informed policy and practice across the sector.
Alongside his academic career as a Professor of Veterans and Families Studies, Mike has served for many years as Secretary of the King’s Volunteer Reserves Medal Association. In this role he has been instrumental in supporting members, safeguarding the integrity of the Medal, and ensuring that the service and achievements of Volunteer Reserve Forces are properly recognised and recorded.
Members of the Association will know Mike for his dedication, professionalism, and tireless commitment to both veterans and the wider Reserve Forces community. The King’s Volunteer Reserves Medal Association offers its warmest congratulations to Professor Almond on this well-deserved honour.