Quick-thinking Noah's a real Little Trooper

A six-year-old boy has been awarded a top honour after helping save his sister’s life when she had a seizure.

Noah Marsh received his medal from the military children’s charity Little Troopers for his quick-thinking.

Noah, from Greenfield, raised the alarm when his 11-year-old sister Scarlett started choking.

The seizure happened while Noah’s dad was away from home stationed in the Middle East with the army.

The incident was Scarlett’s first ever seizure and happened without warning.

She has since been diagnosed with epilepsy.

Noah’s family have previously used resources from the charity, Little Troopers, to support Scarlett and Noah while their Dad has served away and their Mum, Karen,  decided to nominate Noah for the ‘Little Trooper of the Month’ award.

Noah will receive a medal, certificate and £50 gift voucher.

Karen said: “Noah has always been very mature for his age having grown up as a military child.

“His Dad works away every week and also travels overseas a lot for work, sometimes for several months at a
time.

“t isn’t easy having his Dad away so much but Noah always takes everything in his stride and has shown such resilience.

“He has been absolutely amazing this summer in support of his sister Scarlett.

“Even when we had to cancel our family holiday, Noah has been so accepting and dealt with everything in such a mature manner.

“He is absolutely over the moon to be awarded Little Trooper of the Month and can’t wait to wear his medal with pride on Remembrance Day with his Dad.”

Noah also has a 16-year-old brother called Connor.

Louise Fetigan, founder of Little Troopers, said: “Our Little Trooper of the Month award is all about recognising military children who are extra special and go above and beyond.

“As soon as we heard about Noah we knew he deserved a medal.

“Having a parent deployed is challenging enough, but to then show such maturity and resilience in the face of a medical emergency is amazing.

“Noah, we hope you enjoy your medal and it helps you realise what a special little trooper you really are.”

Little Troopers is a registered charity supporting children who have parents serving in the British Armed Forces.

The charity provides resources for use at home and in school, as well as running special projects such as the Little Troopers All Together deployment club and a Therapy Programme, which is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

For more information visit www.littletroopers.net