Little Trooper of the Month

Eleanor O’Donnell

February 2025

Little trooper Eleanor O’Donnell was at home with her Mum, Jessica, and younger brother Daniel, when Jessica tripped on a strip of loose carpet and tumbled down a full flight of stairs.

Without hesitation, Eleanor sprung into action, calmly asking her Mum where she was in pain and getting her to count how many fingers she was holding up. She then reassured her younger brother, who was panicked and upset by what had happened, before calling her Dad, Daniel, who was at work as a Corporal for the Royal Dragoon Guards in Warminster.

Eleanor’s Mum, Jessica, comments: “I’m so proud of how Eleanor handled the situation on the day. She was like a little paramedic. She has always been mature for her age, perhaps because as a military family we have moved house seven times since she was born and coped with her Dad being away a lot for work, but she really surprised us with how confident and calm she was throughout the whole thing. It’s wonderful that she has been recognised by the charity for her actions and she’s excited to show her medal to her classmates in school.”

Speaking about her award win, Eleanor said: “I am extremely proud of myself for being Little Trooper of the Month”

Louise Fetigan, founder of Little Troopers, adds: “Eleanor is without doubt an amazing little trooper who truly deserves to be recognised for her actions. We hope she wears her medal with pride.”

Eleanor will receive a special Little Troopers medal to wear, as well as a gift voucher and certificate.

This month, our Little Trooper of the Month Award has been sponsored by technology group, Thales.

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Eleanor O’Donnell

Nominate a Trooper of the month!

We want to recognise Little Troopers; children with parents serving in the British Armed Forces who have been exceptionally brave, inspirational or just extra special against all odds. 

This is an opportunity to really celebrate and shine a spotlight on the lives of incredible military children, hear the special stories and give them the recognition they really deserve.

Our monthly winner will receive a special prize, certificate and lasting recognition of a customised, unique medal. We will also shout about how amazing our winners our on our website, social media and other related publications.

Nominations welcomed from Unit Welfare Offices, Community Development Workers, Schools/Nurseries and of course YOU!

If you are not the parent or guardian of the child you are nominating you must ask permission and advise them you are nominating. We will need to contact them directly to progress a nomination if successful.

Unsuccessful nominations will not be contacted.

Please upload a recent photograph we can use for certificate and hall of fame if they win:

Eligible children: ANY child with a parent or step parent currently serving with the British Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force; wherever they live, reserve or regular, parents married or unmarried. Children can only win once. Please only nominate one child per nomination. Children of any age can be nominated. Please ensure all the information you submit is true and correct stating if the child is a step child/has a different father or mother to serving person.