Sir David Goldsberry, KDE, OC, DGC, CBM

SMCPO Sir David Goldsberry, KDE, OC, DGC, CBM, RMN

Ship's Bosun, HMS Medusa (SD-316)

Position(s) Held:

Most Regal Order of Queen Elizabeth
Knight Commander (KDE)

Bureau of Training
Command Senior Master Chief Petty Officer
Instructor, Coxswain Technical Specialty

Fleet Marine Force
Corpsman Qualification Level I

Awards and Medals

Biographical Profile
Chief Petty Officer David Goldsberry is the senior non-commissioned officer for HMS Medusa. He signed on to Medusa in January of 2016 as a Coxswain in the Astrogation department and was promoted to Bosun in February of that year. He quickly joined the Bureau of Training as the instructor of the Flight Operations School for Saganami Island Academy. In January of 2018, he added yet another responsibility, volunteering to serve as the Command Senior Master Chief of BuTrain. He is trying to make his mark in the Navy by completing all of the exams offered by BuTrain. He is currently at over 200 exams.
Bosun Goldsberry enjoys participating in a number of other fan-based organizations, including STARFLEET International where he serves as Commanding Officer of the Northern California chapter, USS Gygax, as well as a College Director for STARFLEET Academy; Rebel Legion where he served for five years as Temple Master for Skywalker Temple in Endor Base (Northern California); and Stormtrooper Ranch, a Star Wars costuming organization based in Shasta and Siskiyou counties of Northern California.
Sir David dedicates a great deal of his free time volunteering to the Boy Scouts of America. He has held multiple positions and currently works at the local level as an Assistant Scoutmaster and at the district level as District Chair, which makes him leader over all of Scouting in the Northern Rivers District, covering 3 counties. His mother is proud to tell everyone she sees, that in 2016 he was honored with the Silver Beaver award for his volunteer work.
In the real world, Bosun Goldsberry is a teacher. He was recently hired to teach Elementary and Junior High School music for Black Butte School District in Shingletown, CA. He enjoys working with youth sharing his passion for music with others.

Service Record

Assignments & Promotions
January 7, 2016
	Applied to The Royal Manticoran Navy.
January 8, 2016
	Application approved by BuPers; Enlisted at rank of SPACER 3RD CLASS. Assigned to HMS Medusa (SD-316).
January 11, 2016
	Appointed as COXSWAIN THIRD CLASS, by order of the Commanding Officer of HMS Medusa (SD-316), CDRE Michael D. Garcia, OC, GS.
January 18, 2016
	Promoted to the rank of COXSWAIN SECOND CLASS, by order of the Commanding Officer of HMS Medusa (SD-316), CDRE Michael D. Garcia, OC, GS.
February 17, 2016
	Promoted to the rank of CHIEF COXSWAIN and assigned as Ship’s Bosun, by order of the Third Space Lord, ADM Lord Sir John Roberts, KDE, SC, Earl New Mecklenburg.
May 29, 2016
	Assigned as the Coxswain Instructor within the Astrogation Department of the Saganami Island Academy, by order of the Sixth Space Lord, Admiral Lord Sir James Friedline, KSK, KE, Earl neu Odenwaldkries.
October 15, 2017
	Promoted to the rank of SENIOR CHIEF COXSWAIN, by order of the Commanding Officer of HMS Medusa (SD-316), CAPTJG Sir Erik Roberts, KDE, QBM, CBM.
January 16, 2018
	Appointed as the COMMAND SENIOR MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER of the Bureau of Training.
	Brevetted to the rank of SENIOR MASTER CHIEF COXSWAIN.
	Both of the above by order of the Sixth Space Lord, VADM Lady Dame Laura Lochen, KCR, MC, DSO, ME, CGM, Countess Boundary Waters.

Training Record
Promotion Qualifications
Exam	Description
	RMN Enlisted Academy SMCPO (HIGH HONORS, 01/18/2016)
	RMMC Enlisted Academy RSGTMAJ (HIGH HONORS, 05/13/2016)
	RMA Enlisted Academy SGTMAJA (HIGH HONORS, 05/03/2016)
	GSN Enlisted Academy SMCPO (HONORS, 06/09/2016)
	Landing University – Core Courses Civilian Four (HIGH HONORS, 03/13/2016)
	RMACS – Enlisted Academy MCPO (HIGH HONORS, 11/25/2016)
	RMMM – General Spacer Training General Spacer Training 4 (HIGH HONORS, 11/15/2016)
	RMN Warrant Officer Academy MCWO (HIGH HONORS, 02/13/2016)
	RMMC Warrant Officer Academy MCWO (HIGH HONORS, 07/05/2016)
	RMA Warrant Officer Academy MCWO (HIGH HONORS, 07/06/2016)
	GSN Warrant Officer Academy SMCWO (HIGH HONORS, 05/18/2016)
	RMN Officer Academy LTSG (HIGH HONORS, 04/18/2016)
	Landing University – King’s College School of Intelligence Probationary Special Agent (HIGH HONORS, 03/19/2016)
	Landing University – Queen’s College School of Administration Consulate Attaché (HIGH HONORS, 02/12/2017)

Technical Specialties
Exam	Description
	Personnelman “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 11/05/2017)
	Navy Counselor “C” School (HIGH HONORS, 11/07/2017)
	Steward “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 11/25/2017)
	Yeoman “C” School (HONORS, 11/20/2017)
	Coxswain “W” School (HIGH HONORS, 02/23/2017)
	Helmsman “D” School (PASS, 05/02/2016)
	Plotting Specialist “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 05/11/2016)
	Fire Control Technician “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 04/14/2016)
	Electronic Warfare Technician “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 04/13/2016)
	Tracking Specialist “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 11/27/2017)
	Data Systems Technician “D” School (HONORS, 11/26/2017)
	Electronics Technician “D” School (PASS, 06/11/2016)
	Communications Technician “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 11/16/2017)
	Impeller Technician “D” School (HONORS, 11/02/2017)
	Power Technician “D” School (HONORS, 07/09/2016)
	Gravitics Technician “D” School (HONORS, 07/08/2016)
	Environmental Technician “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 06/10/2016)
	Hydroponics Technician “C” School (HIGH HONORS, 11/11/2017)
	Damage Control Technician “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 11/16/2017)
	Storekeeper “D” School (HONORS, 04/02/2016)
	Disbursing Clerk “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 07/11/2016)
	Ship’s Serviceman “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 02/14/2016)
	Corpsman “W” School (HIGH HONORS, 06/12/2016)
	Sick Berth Attendant “W” School (HIGH HONORS, 06/10/2016)
	Operations Specialist “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 02/25/2016)
	Intelligence Specialist “D” School (HONORS, 03/02/2016)
	Missile Technician “D” School (HONORS, 04/22/2016)
	Beam Weapons Technician “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 06/06/2016)
	Gunner “D” School (HONORS, 11/03/2017)
	Boatswain “D” School (HONORS, 11/24/2017)
	Master-at-Arms “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 02/13/2016)
	Sensor Technician “D” School (HONORS, 05/13/2016)
	Surgeon “C” School (HIGH HONORS, 04/25/2018)
	Armorer “C” School (HONORS, 07/06/2016)
	Military Police “D” School (HONORS, 04/17/2016)
	Missile Crew “D” School (HONORS, 06/24/2016)
	Laser/Graser Crew “C” School (HONORS, 06/28/2016)
	Recon Marine “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 11/15/2016)
	Rifleman/Grenadier “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 02/02/2017)
	Heavy Weapons Marine “A” School (HIGH HONORS, 06/21/2016)
	Admin Specialist “A” School (HONORS, 06/05/2016)
	Embassy Guard “D” School (HIGH HONORS, 06/22/2016)
	Military Police “B” School (HIGH HONORS, 05/12/2016)
	Tank Crewman “B” School (HIGH HONORS, 05/21/2016)
	Infantryman “B” School (HIGH HONORS, 07/26/2016)
	Combat Engineer “A” School (HIGH HONORS, 06/01/2016)
	Medical Specialist “C” School (HIGH HONORS, 05/17/2016)
	Hospital Corpsman “A” School (HONORS, 05/23/2016)
	Pharmacist “A” School (PASS, 06/29/2016)
	Aviation “A” School (HONORS, 04/18/2016)
	Introduction to Light Attack Craft (HONORS, 07/22/2017)
	Criminology School 01 (HIGH HONORS, 08/14/2016)
	Xenology Institute 01 (HIGH HONORS, 09/18/2016)
	Xenology Institute 03 (HIGH HONORS, 01/04/2017)
	Xenology Institute Xenobiology 01 (HIGH HONORS, 09/18/2016)
	Unlicensed Catering School 0002C (HIGH HONORS, 11/26/2016)
	Deck College 0001D (HONORS, 01/02/2017)
	Engineering School 0002E (HIGH HONORS, 11/26/2016)

Commendations & Qualifications
January 9, 2016
	Awarded the Space Service Deployment Ribbon by order of the Sixth Space Lord, ADM Lord Sir James Friedline, KSK, KE, Earl Neu Odenwaldkries.
January 27, 2016
	Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal by order of the Sixth Space Lord, ADM Lord Sir James Friedline, KSK, KE, Earl Neu Odenwaldkries.
March 3, 2016
	Earned the Space Warfare Qualification Pin (Enlisted), by order of the Provost Marshal, VADM Lord Sir Daniel Walker, MC, KE, GS, CBM, Baron Mars-Evans.
March 4, 2016
	Awarded the Manticoran Combat Action Medal for completing forty examinations, by order of the Sixth Space Lord, ADM Lord Sir James Friedline, KSK, KE, Earl neu Odenwaldkreis.
March 8, 2016
	Qualified as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman, Level I, confirmed and conferred by the Commandant of the RMMC Training Center, BRGEN (SW) Joseph P. Grieco, Jr., GS, EM.
April 1, 2016
	Mentioned in Dispatches for “completing enough courses to earn [his] Space Warfare Pin within a month of joining TRMN, as well as earning/qualifying for the Manticoran Combat Action Medal. [He] is an inspiration to the rest of the crew on what can be accomplished when you put your mind to a task,” by order of the Commanding Officer of HMS Medusa, CAPTJG Erik Roberts, QBM.
April 5, 2016
	Awarded a second Manticoran Combat Action Medal for completing seventy-five examinations, by order of the Sixth Space Lord, ADM Lord Sir James Friedline, KSK, KE, Earl neu Odenwaldkreis.
April 18, 2016
	Inducted into The Chiron House, the honor society of the King Roger I Military Academy, by order of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Training of the RMA, COL Lord Peter J. Gordon, ME, MM, CGM.
May 4, 2016
	Awarded a third Manticoran Combat Action Medal for completing one-hundred ten examinations, by order of the Sixth Space Lord, ADM Lord Sir James Friedline, KSK, KE, Earl neu Odenwaldkreis.
May 22, 2016
	For donations made since 20-FEB-11, dubbed Knight of the Most Regal Order of Queen Elizabeth (KE), by order of the First Lord of the Admiralty, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Martin Lessem, KSK, GCE, KCR, DSO, GS.
May 28, 2016
	Awarded the Navy/Marine Achievement Medal for performing “with notable Achievement in providing his shipmates with administrative services above and beyond his role while serving as Ship’s Bosun”, by order of the Commanding Officer of HMS Medusa, Captain (JG) Erik Roberts, QBM.
	Awarded the Royal Meritorious Unit Citation as a member of HMS Medusa for “outstanding effort in winning the Gunnery Challenge of the 2016 Talbott Cup,” by the order of the Commanding Officer of Tenth Fleet, ADM Lady Chrissy Killian, Countess Fontana Flats.
June 12, 2016
	Awarded the Havenite Operational Service Medal “for actions taken at BayCon 2016”, by order of the Commanding Officer of Tenth Fleet, ADM Lady Chrissy Killian, Countess Fontana Flats.
	Awarded the Silesian Anti-Piracy Campaign Medal “for actions taken at BayCon 2016,” by the order of the Commanding Officer of Tenth Fleet, ADM Lady Chrissy Killian, Countess Fontana Flats.
June 14, 2016
	Qualified with the Pistol as Sharpshooter; confirmed and conferred by the Provost Marshal, RADM Lord Sir Daniel Walker, MC, KE, GS, CBM.
	Qualified with the Rifle as Sharpshooter; confirmed and conferred by the Provost Marshal, RADM Lord Sir Daniel Walker, MC, KE, GS, CBM.
July 3, 2016
	Awarded a fourth Manticoran Combat Action Medal for completing one-hundred forty-five examinations, by order of the Sixth Space Lord, ADM Lord Sir James Friedline, KSK, KE, Earl neu Odenwaldkreis.
July 11, 2016
	Qualified with the Pistol as Expert; confirmed and conferred by the Provost Marshal, RADM Lord Sir Daniel Walker, MC, KE, GS, CBM.
	Qualified with the Rifle as Expert; confirmed and conferred by the Provost Marshal, RADM Lord Sir Daniel Walker, MC, KE, GS, CBM.
August 16, 2016
	Qualified with the Pistol as High Expert; confirmed and conferred by the Provost Marshal, RADM Lord Sir Daniel Walker, MC, KE, GS, CBM.
	Qualified with the Rifle as High Expert; confirmed and conferred by the Provost Marshal, RADM Lord Sir Daniel Walker, MC, KE, GS, CBM.
October 1, 2016
	Citation forthcoming.
October 18, 2016
	Earned the Aerospace Observer Qualification Wings (Enlisted), by order of the Astro Control Officer, CAPT (SG) Sir Garret Bitker KE, CGM.
October 29, 2016
	Awarded the Monarch’s Thanks, “For a mission or assignment exceptionally well done while volunteering to act as part of the TRMN Security Detail at ChicoCon 2016 in Chico, CA on 305-06-11 AL,” by order of the First Lord of the Admiralty, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Martin Lessem, KSK, KCR, DSO, CGM, GS, Duke, New Scania
November 29, 2016
	Awarded the Recruit Training Ribbon in recognition of six months service to the Bureau of Training as an Instructor, by order of the Sixth Space Lord, ADM Lord Sir James Friedline, KSK, KE, Earl neu Odenwaldkreis.
December 7, 2016
	Awarded a fifth Manticoran Combat Action Medal for completing one-hundred eighty examinations, by order of the Sixth Space Lord, ADM Lord Sir James Friedline, KSK, KE, Earl neu Odenwaldkreis.
December 20, 2016
	For donations made since 20-FEB-11, dubbed Knight Companion of the Most Regal Order of Queen Elizabeth (KCE), by order of the First Lord of the Admiralty, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Martin Lessem, KSK, GCE, KCR, DSO, GS.
December 29, 2016
	Awarded the Prisoner of War medal for “bravely attending a meeting on the USS Independence wearing Star Trek Uniforms and their TRMN Berets”, by the order of the Commanding Officer of Tenth Fleet, ADM Lady Chrissy Killian, Countess Fontana Flats.
	Awarded the Madadan Occupation Medal for “his work with the 501st and Stormtrooper Ranch to organize and march in the Redding City Lighted Christmas Parade. David marched with the 501st in his TRMN uniform (undress uniform)”, by the order of the Commanding Officer of Tenth Fleet, ADM Lady Chrissy Killian, Countess Fontana Flats.
January 07, 2017
	Awarded the Queen Elizabeth III Coronation Medal pursuant to Admiralty Order 1701-02, which states “this Award is granted to any member who served during the 12 Month Calendar Year beginning on 01JAN17. This is to celebrate 10 years since the founding of The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association” by order of the First Lord of the Admiralty, AOTF Lord Sir Martin A. Lessem, KSK, GCR, GCE, DSO, CGM, GS, Duke New Scania.
March 06, 2017
	Awarded the Non-Commissioned Officers Senior Course Ribbon, by order of the Provost Marshal, VADM Lord Sir Daniel Walker, MC, KE, GS, CBM, Baron Mars-Evans.
May 27, 2017
	Awarded the Osterman Cross, “For serving as an instructor in BuTrain at the Technical School. Over the last 12 months he has graded 173 exams, averaging 29 per month while serving a longer tenure than the average instructor. During that time he has also been responsible of an extensive rewrite of the Coxswain exams to improve the quality of the training. The consistently outstanding performance and professionalism he has exhibited over the last 12 months reflects great credit upon himself, the Bureau of Training, and the Royal Manticoran Navy,” by order of the First Lord of the Admiralty, Martin Lessem, KSK, GCR, GCE, DSO, CGM, GS, Duke, New Scania
May 30, 2017
	Awarded a second Royal Meritorious Unit Citation as a member of HMS Medusa for “an outstanding reading in the Gunnery Challenge, the first challenge in the Black Sphinx Challenge,” by the order of the Commanding Officer of Tenth Fleet, ADM Lady Chrissy Killian, OCN, Countess Fontana Flats.
May 31, 2017
	Awarded the Havenite War Campaign Medal for actions taken at BayCon 2017, by the order of the Third Space Lord, RADM Sir Michael Garcia, GCE, OC, KR, SC, CGM, GS.
	Awarded a second Silesian Anti-Piracy Campaign Medal for actions taken at BayCon 2017, by the order of the Third Space Lord, RADM Sir Michael Garcia, GCE, OC, KR, SC, CGM, GS.
August 11, 2017
	Awarded the Distinguished Gallantry Cross, “For having repeatedly, and consistently, maintained the highest degree of quality in his participation. He goes out of his way to make sure that the members of the Medusa and the Tenth Fleet are able to smoothly and efficiently do their jobs. A prime example of this is his work during the Tenth Fleet Summit at BayCon this year by creating and maintaining the signup sheet that proved invaluable to the proper operation of not only the fan table (ensuring its proper staffing at all times) and smooth operation of the Tenth Fleet’s first ever publicly available party room that resulted several new memberships for TRMN. In addition to this, he maintains the ship’s website, and acts a Yeoman during the monthly meetings. He has proven time and time again to be an invaluable member of the HMS Medusa, the Tenth Fleet, and TRMN as a whole. He regularly goes above and beyond the call of duty to serve his ship, his Queen, and the empire.,” by order of the First Space Lord, John Roberts, KSK, GCE, SC, OR, CGM, CBM, Earl, New Mecklenburg.
October 8, 2017
	For donations made since 20-FEB-11, dubbed Knight Commander of the Most Regal Order of Queen Elizabeth (KDE), by order of the First Lord of the Admiralty, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Martin Lessem, KSK, GCR, GCE, DSO, CGM, GS.
November 6, 2017
	Awarded a second Havenite Operation Service Medal, “for Services rendered and work provided by the following crew member’s of the HMS Medusa, at Con-Volution during the weekend of 6-8 October, 2017”, by order of the Commanding Officer of HMS Medusa, Captain (JG) Erik Roberts, KDE, QBM, CBM.
December 29, 2017
	Awarded a second Prisoner of War Medal for “his Actions and their ‘captivity’ by the Evil Empire in the guise of Stormtrooper Ranch, we do recognize David Goldsberry of HMS Medusa. The Chief was seized in body and spirit, and has been been returned to Her Majesties Service”, by the order of the Commanding Officer of Tenth Fleet, ADM Lady Chrissy Killian, OCN, Countess Fontana Flats.
	Awarded the Conspicuous Bravery Medal for “his actions during the Talbott Cup Challenge. During the period of May 30 to August 31, he single handedly collected 465 geocaches as part of the Tenth Fleet Talbott Cup Reconnaissance Challenge. This accounted for 90% of the geocaches obtained by HMS Medusa during the challenge, earning HMS Medusa a second place result during the challenge. This action constitutes the performance of a particular task or services to a high standard of excellence above and beyond the call of duty. This is a credit to his ship, his squadron, his fleet, and the Royal Manticoran Navy”, by the order of the Commanding Officer of Battle Squadron 2, CDRE Sir Joseph Harney, GCE, MC, OG, CGM.
December 30, 2017
	Awarded a second Madadan Occupation Medal for “attendance at HonorCon 2017, which also served as a meeting of the North American Commonwealth Defense Corps (NACDC), the official fan association for Marko Kloos’ Frontlines series”, by the order of the Third Space Lord, RADM Michael D. Garcia, GCE, OC, KR, SC, CGM, GS.
March 08, 2018
	Awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal for “having rendered exceptional service while serving in a leadership position”, by the order of the First Space Lord, FADM John Roberts, KSK, GCE, SC, OR, CGM, CBM, Earl New Mecklenburg.
April 10, 2018
	Awarded a third Silesian Anti-Piracy Campaign Medal for actions taken at NorWesCon 41, by the order of the Commanding Officer of Tenth Fleet, RADM Sir James Jones, GCE, CR, SC.
April 15, 2018
	Awarded a second Havenite War Campaign Medal for actions for TRMN at Norwescon 41, by the order of the Commanding Officer of Tenth Fleet, RADM Sir James Jones, GCE, CR, SC.
May 26, 2018
	Awarded a second Meritorious Service Medal “For Meritorious Service while serving in a leadership position and performing your duties to a high standard of excellence, benefitting all members of the RMN,” by the order of the First Space Lord, FADM Lord Sir John Roberts, KSK, GCE, SC, OR, CGM, CBM, Earl New Mecklenburg.
	Awarded the Royal Household Distinguished Service Medal for “The day after HonorCon 2017, [SMCPO] Goldsberry assisted the Grand Duke and Duchess of New Montana in moving their luggage during a power outage that affected the entire ground floor and elevators of the hotel. [SMCPO] Goldsberry was instrumental in assisting the Webers in not only getting them and their luggage down from their room, but also making it possible for them to catch their flight,” by the order of the Marshall of the Army, Marshal Lord Sir Peter Gordon, KSK, ME, CGM, Baron Cumberland Moore.
	Awarded the Royal Unit Citation for Gallantry as a member of the Saganami Island Academy Technical Specialties Collage for “outstanding service,” by the order of the Prime Minister, Fleet Admiral of the Green David Weber, KSK, GCR, GCE, DSO, Grand Duke New Montana.
May 29, 2018
	Awarded a third Havenite Operation Service Medal, “For participating at an official Fleet Level function of The Royal Manticoran Navy on a Fleet or Chapter Level at BayCon 2018 in San Mateo, CA on May 26-28, 2018”, by order of the Commanding Officer of BatRon 2, Commodore Sir Joseph Harney, GCE, MC, OG, CGM.
June 10, 2018
	Awarded a second Conspicuous Bravery Medal for “For Conspicuous Service while serving as an instructor at Saganami Island and performing your duties to a high standard of excellence, [benefiting] all members of the RMN”, by the order of the First Space Lord, FADM Lord Sir John Roberts, KSK, GCE, SC, OR, CGM, CBM, Earl New Mecklenburg.
July 4, 2018
	Awarded a sixth Manticoran Combat Action Medal for completing two-hundred fifteen examinations, by order of the acting Sixth Space Lord, RADM Lady Dame Christa Brolley, GCE, MC, SC, OR, Baroness New Dover.
July 17, 2021
	Distinguished Gallantry Cross For their service to BuTrain over the last 5 years in a number of positions including as the Coxswain Instructor in SINA TSC, BuTrain’s Command Senior Master Chief, and Development Specialist in the Office of the Sixth Space Lord, by order of Laura Lochen, KSK, KDR, KDE, MC, SC Fleet Admiral of the Red, RMN First Space Lord Duchess Split Rock
November 2, 2021
	Royal Unit Citation for Gallantry From March 2020 through September 2021, the entire staff of the Bureau of Training provided consistently outstanding service to the membership of The Royal Manticoran Navy (TRMN) during very trying times without hardly a misstep. They continued to work to support the membership during the Covid-19 global pandemic, helping members to have very important social connections outside their homes and family. During this period of time, staff graded approximately 750 courses. Staff also continued to work to improve BuTrain overall – over 250 courses were drafted and reviewed and either issued or are in finalization, providing more educational opportunities for the membership. by the order of Laura Lochen, KSK, KDR, KDE, MC, SC Fleet Admiral of the Red, RMN First Space Lord Duchess Split Rock.

SMCPO Sir David Goldsberry, KDE, OC, DGC, CBM, RMN

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