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Gallantry Award Recipient, Inspirational Speaker and Sportsman
Born in 1982 in west Germany where his Father was serving in the British army, Gary is 4th generation military, his Great Grandfather being a recipient of the Military Medal and his Great Uncle was the recipient of the Victoria Cross.
Gary grew up on a council estate in Northern Ireland. Despite being small, he had a natural ability to succeed at all sports. He was extremely close with his family and his small group of friends were ruthlessly loyal. It was during his early years he developed his “friends first” outlook on life. No matter what the odds, you helped your pals.
After joining the army in 2004, he was chosen to become a forward observer, a role not normally given to new recruits. It is a stressful and highly demanding job that requires the observer to call in extremely accurate artillery strikes often in close proximity to friendly forces. In 2005 he deployed to Iraq as part of the Brigade Commander’s Close Protection Multiple. In 2007 he deployed to Afghanistan in multiple roles, from Battle group HQ staff, Signaller in a Fire Support Team and a signaller in a Tactical Air Control Party.
It was in 2009 That Gary re deployed to Afghanistan as a Forward observer in a Fire Support Team. During this tour he was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross whilst trying to extract a friend from an intense Enemy Ambush.
His citation read –
“For the duration of this event Prout consciously risked his life, on three separate occasions, and it was a miracle he himself was not killed. He displayed the most incredible courage on the 14 Mar which goes beyond that normally expected of a NCO in the face of the enemy and surpassed the actions of any other soldier on that day. For his outstanding courage in attempting to save a mortally wounded colleague, who tragically later died, he is most strongly recommended for the highest public recognition.”
Since receiving His award Gary has spoken to a number of audiences about his experiences. He has travelled to Normandy to give a modern day account of sacrifice to young officers on battlefield tours, and regularly gives inspirational talks to young soldiers starting their army careers.
Gary represented his country at archery from the age of 11. At the age of 15 he shot for the N.I. Senior Team at the British Indoor Championships (one of the youngest ever to represent the NI senior team) and accumulated a number of Northern Ireland and British records some of which remain unbeaten.
Gary was also selected for Northern Ireland Archery development Team that would compete in the Commonwealth Games in 2010. On his last scheduled patrol in 2009, he tore his shoulder and required intensive rehab and surgery. He missed his opportunity to attempt to qualify for the Games.
Gary grew up on a council estate in Northern Ireland. Despite being small, he had a natural ability to succeed at all sports. He was extremely close with his family and his small group of friends were ruthlessly loyal. It was during his early years he developed his “friends first” outlook on life. No matter what the odds, you helped your pals.
After joining the army in 2004, he was chosen to become a forward observer, a role not normally given to new recruits. It is a stressful and highly demanding job that requires the observer to call in extremely accurate artillery strikes often in close proximity to friendly forces. In 2005 he deployed to Iraq as part of the Brigade Commander’s Close Protection Multiple. In 2007 he deployed to Afghanistan in multiple roles, from Battle group HQ staff, Signaller in a Fire Support Team and a signaller in a Tactical Air Control Party.
It was in 2009 That Gary re deployed to Afghanistan as a Forward observer in a Fire Support Team. During this tour he was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross whilst trying to extract a friend from an intense Enemy Ambush.
His citation read –
“For the duration of this event Prout consciously risked his life, on three separate occasions, and it was a miracle he himself was not killed. He displayed the most incredible courage on the 14 Mar which goes beyond that normally expected of a NCO in the face of the enemy and surpassed the actions of any other soldier on that day. For his outstanding courage in attempting to save a mortally wounded colleague, who tragically later died, he is most strongly recommended for the highest public recognition.”
Since receiving His award Gary has spoken to a number of audiences about his experiences. He has travelled to Normandy to give a modern day account of sacrifice to young officers on battlefield tours, and regularly gives inspirational talks to young soldiers starting their army careers.
Gary represented his country at archery from the age of 11. At the age of 15 he shot for the N.I. Senior Team at the British Indoor Championships (one of the youngest ever to represent the NI senior team) and accumulated a number of Northern Ireland and British records some of which remain unbeaten.
Gary was also selected for Northern Ireland Archery development Team that would compete in the Commonwealth Games in 2010. On his last scheduled patrol in 2009, he tore his shoulder and required intensive rehab and surgery. He missed his opportunity to attempt to qualify for the Games.
What the audience can expect
Gary delivers an emotional, brutal and honest account of his experiences and how he learnt to cope with circumstances in which he found himself. How, with a limited education, he received the training to conduct complex mathematics under fire and risk assess the situation in order to call in “danger close” artillery strikes. The importance of leadership and decision making at low level, being only 26 years old how he and a single colleague provided support for a remote outpost with limited support.
Presentation Approach
Honest and from the heart, Gary often has his audience laughing one minute and in tears the next. He supports his presentation with pictures, videos and diagrams.