AN army technician from Salisbury has scooped an award for his part in the fight against the Ebola virus in Africa.

Craig Fulford won the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Armed Forces Technician of the Year for his work in Kenya and Sierra Leone during the crisis.

He works as one of the British Army’s medical and dental technicians and was charged with ensuring that £1.5 million worth of medical equipment was in full working order at all times.

The British Army also commended him for going “above and beyond the call of duty”.

Craig said: “I am extremely pleased and proud to have won this award. Not only does it recognise my achievements, but it also highlights the many technicians like myself who keep our armed forces prepared and ready for all eventualities whether it is for defence purposes or humanitarian purposes which I’m particularly proud to be a part of.”

Naomi Climer, IET President, said: “This is a fantastic achievement and Craig should be very proud to have won this award. He faced some strong competition in his category, but his level of determination and perseverance go above and beyond for his regiment and the communities he was supporting have seen him crowned a very worthy winner.”