1968_New_Zealand_gallantry_awards

1968 New Zealand gallantry awards

1968 New Zealand gallantry awards

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The 1968 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via two Special Honours Lists dated 23 September and 8 October 1968, and recognised 14 New Zealand military personnel for gallantry and distinguished service in Malaysia and during operations in Vietnam.[1][2][3]

For actions in Malaysia

Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct

For actions in Vietnam

Order of the British Empire

Member (MBE)

Military division, additional

Military Cross (MC)

  • Lieutenant Maurice Francis Dodson – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (Regular Force); of Christchurch
  • Captain Anthony George Howell – Royal New Zealand Zealand Infantry Regiment.
  • Major Brian Thomas Albert Worsnop – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)

Mentioned in despatches

  • Corporal Hukarere Mamaeroa Bristowe – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
  • Driver Richard Dick Dargaville – Royal New Zealand Army Service Corps.
  • Captain and Quartermaster David Ralph Hughes – Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps.
  • Captain Russell James Martin – Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery.
  • Sergeant John Russell Whitworth – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
  • Corporal Howard Owen Wilson – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct

  • Lance Bombardier Bruce Allan Wynyard – Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery (Regular Force).

References

  1. [1]
    "Award for gallantry and distinguished service" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. 26 September 1968. p. 1639.
  2. [2]
    "Awards for gallantry and distinguished service" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. 17 October 1968. p. 1836.
  3. [3]
    "No. 44713". The London Gazette (Supplement). 12 November 1968. p. 12118.
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