Currently on display in our Archaeology Gallery is a collection of medals, berets, and insignia generously bequeathed by the late Martin McKeown, a much-loved member of the local community and a distinguished United Nations peacekeeper.
Among the display is the United Nations Peacekeepers Medal, awarded to Martin during his service with the UN in Lebanon. This medal reflects the Nobel Peace Prize presented to the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces in 1988, recognising their vital contribution to maintaining peace in the region.
Martin volunteered for overseas service with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), serving as a medic with the 57th Irish Battalion. His commitment to humanitarian service continued long after his deployment; he was an active member of the Littlehampton Branch of St John Ambulance, a dedicated ukulele teacher, and a valued participant in local veterans’ groups.
