Colonel Stuart Williams presenting plaque and medal of the Desert Rats to Ambassador Ahmed
In Nottingham, Ambassador Ahmed was declared an “honorary Desert Rat” by Colonel Stuart Williams, the deputy commander of the 7th Armoured Brigade, known as the “Desert Rats.” The Desert Rats are a legendary regiment in the British Army honored by Winston Churchill and the German general Rommel alike for their historic role in the North African campaign during World War II.
Journey into Europe 