Honours and awards
Includes both military and civilian awards for activities in or associated with the Republic of Vietnam made at the time of the war and, in the case of some royal honours, at a later date for services that include activities in the Republic. Read more about the honours and awards list and citations for awards. There are other awards and citations to add to this listing. Please email info@vietnamwar.govt.nz if you have any additional information or would like to suggest changes.
New Zealand
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Dr J.J. Enwright |
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Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Dr J.J. Enwright |
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Surg Cdr J.S.W. Frew | RNZN | NZSMT | |
Dr M.E. Shackleton |
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Lt Col R.H. Smith | RNZA | HQ V Force |
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Capt G.D. Birch | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
WO G.A. Dampier | RNZAF | NZSMT | |
WO2 D.W.J. Faulkner | RNZIR | V2 Coy | |
Maj G.A. Hitchings | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
WO1 R.R. Hudson | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Maj D.R. Kenning | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Maj J.A. Mace | RNZIR | V1 Coy | |
Maj T.G. Martin | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Fl Lt D.W. McLeod | RNZAF | NZSMT | |
WO2 M.C. Nabbs | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Capt N.F. Officer | RNZAMC | NZSMT | |
Sqn Ldr J.A. Scrimshaw | RNZAF | Att USAF | |
Capt M.D. Stanley | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Ch Cl 3 W. Vercoe | RNZChD | V Force | |
WO1 G.R. Young | RNZA | 161 Bty |
Military Cross (MC)
Lt B.C. Barley | RNZIR | W1 Coy | |
Lt M.F. Dodson | RNZIR | V3 Coy | |
Lt B.E. Hall | RNZIR | V4 Coy | |
Maj M.J. Hall | RNZIR | V3 Coy | |
Lt A.G. Howell | RNZIR | V2 Coy | |
Lt M.J. Knight-Willis | RNZIR | W2 Coy | |
Capt B.A. Murphy | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Capt H. Russell | RNZAC | Att US Army | |
Maj L.G. Williams | RNZIR | W2 Coy | |
Maj B.T.A. Worsnop | RNZIR | V2 Coy |
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Fg Off T.K. Butler | RNZAF | Att 9 Sqn RAAF | |
Fg Off B.W. Donnelly | RNZAF | Att US Army | |
Capt W.B. Flanagan | RNZAC | 161 Recce Flt | |
Sqn Ldr R.J. Klitscher | RNZAF | Att 9 Sqn RAAF | |
Flt Lt D.I. Paterson | RNZAF | Att 9 Sqn RAAF | |
Fg Off J.D. Peterson | RNZAF | Att 9 Sqn RAAF | |
Lt E.G. Steel | RNZIR | 161 Recce Flt | |
Fg Off K.J. Wells | RNZAF | Att 9 Sqn RAAF |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
LCpl A.L. Ransfield (Ropeta) | RNZIR | V3 Coy | |
Pte R.J. Prichard | RNZIR | V2 Coy | |
Sgt J.G. Sandford | RNZIR | V3 Coy | |
Sgt T.H. Tuhiwai | RNZIR | V4 Coy |
Military Medal (MM)
LCpl J.L. Adams | RNZIR | V6 Coy | |
Pte R.W. Day | RNZIR | V5 Coy | |
Cpl R.J. Horopapera | RNZIR | V5 Coy | |
Pte G.D. Peat | RNZIR | W2 Coy |
British Empire Medal (BEM)
SSgt F.D. Barclay | RNZIR | 4 Tp, NZSAS | |
WO2 J.T. Bennett | RNZE | 198 Wks Sec | |
Sgt J.N. Benyon | RNZAMC | Att 161 Bty | |
Sgt F. Bigg-Wither | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
SSgt G.B. Black | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Cpl P. Brown | RNZIR | 4 Tp NZSAS | |
MPO C. Cameron | RNZN | NZSMT | |
WO2 J.D. Desmond | RNZIR | HQ V Force | |
WO J.B. Duncan | RNZAF | 41 Sqn | |
Flt Sgt D.B. Harlick | RNZAF | HQ V Force | |
Sgt J.J. Johnson | RNZIR | 4 Tp NZSAS | |
Flt Sgt P.J. Larter | RNZAF | NZSMT | |
SSgt W.A. McGee | RNZIR | 4 Tp NZSAS | |
Sgt R.E. McNaughton | RNZAF | NZSMT (for gallantry) | |
SSgt P. Quinn | RNZAMC | NZSMT | |
SSgt T.H. Rangi | RNZIR | W2 Coy | |
SSgt E.G. Willbond | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
SSgt D.W. Wilson | RNZIR | 4 Tp NZSAS |
Mentioned in Despatches (MID)
2Lt J. Ballance | RNZAC | Att 3 Cav RAAC | |
Capt W.A. Blair | RNZIR | W3 Coy | |
Cpl H.M. Bristowe | RNZIR | V2 Coy | |
Pte G.J. Dalziel | RNZIR | V1 Coy | |
Pte R.D. Dargaville | RNZASC | V2 Coy | |
Pte W.G. Doherty | RNZIR | V4 Coy | |
Cpl D.M. Douglas | RNZIR | V1 Coy | |
Sgt G.C. Faulkner | RNZIR | V5 Coy | |
Sgt T.N. Flutey | RNZIR | W2 Coy | |
SSgt J.R. Hardie | RNZIR | W1 Coy | |
Capt D.R. Hughes | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Spr W. Kahika | RNZE | V3 Coy | |
Cpl R.TeR. Kingi | RNZIR | W2 Coy | |
Capt R.J. Martin | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Fl Lt R.J. Metcalfe | RNZAF | Att USAF | |
Lt A.R.F. MacKenzie | RNZIR | V5 Coy | |
LBdr D.T.A. Morrow | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Capt R.J.S. Munro | RNZSigs | Att Intell Cell HQ ATF | |
Capt K.P. Murphy | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Pte T. Parekura | RNZIR | V6 Coy | |
Sqn Ldr J.L.A. Pendreigh | RNZAF | Att 9 Sqn RAAF | |
Capt B.D. Sinclair | RNZIR | W1 Coy | |
Capt M.J. Steeds | RNZAC | 161 Bty | |
LCpl W.C. Teller | RNZIR | W3 Coy | |
Maj E.J. Torrance | RNZIR | W3 Coy | |
LCpl W.G. Walker | RNZAC | 161 Bty | |
Sgt J.R. Whitworth | RNZIR | V2 Coy | |
Cpl H.O. Wilson | RNZIR | V2 Coy | |
Fl Lt G.L. Wood | RNZAF | Att 9 Sqn RAAF | |
Sgt J.B. Yandall | RNZIR | W3 Coy |
Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct (QC)
Gnr B.A. Wynyard | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Sqn Ldr B.J. O'Connor | RNZAF | Att USAF |
Commendations for Valuable Service in the Air (cvsa)
Sqn Ldr W.J. Ramsay | RNZAF | 41 Sqn | |
Flt Lt N.J.S. Rodger | RNZAF | 41 Sqn |
Chief of Air Staff Commendation
WO K.D. Breeze | RNZAF | NZSMT |
Associate of the Royal Red Cross (ARRC)
Str D.M. Shaw | RNZNC | 1 Fd Hosp |
Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM)
Sister Mary Laurence |
| Sisters of our Lady of the Mission |
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Miss M.C. McTamney |
| New Zealand Red Cross |
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Queen’s Service Order (QSO)
Sister Mary Laurence |
| Sisters of our Lady of the Mission |
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International Committee of the Red Cross
The Florence Nightingale Memorial Medal
Miss M.C. McTamney |
| New Zealand Red Cross |
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Miss N.K. Simpson | New Zealand Red Cross |
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United States of America
Legion of Merit Degree of Officer
Lt Col R.H. Smith | RNZA | V Force | Citation |
US Distinguished Flying Cross
Fg Off M.R. Callanan | RNZAF | Att USAF |
US Bronze Star (with V Device)
Capt B.D. Chippindale | RNZA | Att US Army | Citation |
Capt B. Meldrum | RNZAC | Att US Army | Citation |
US Purple Heart
Capt B.A.B. Hardy | RNZA | Att US Army |
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US Air Medal
Maj D.R. Kenning | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Capt G.J. Williams | RNZA | 161 Bty |
US Army Commendation Medal
Sgt P.W. Batty | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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SSgt E.Beaumont | RNZAC | 2NZATTV |
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Capt M.F.J. Bent | RNZASC | 1ALSG |
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Sgt I.V. Blakeway | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Lt J.A. Brandon | RNZA | 2NZATTV |
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CPO C. Cameron | RNZN | 2NZATTV |
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Sgt M.A. Cunningham | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Maj J.G. Daniell | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Sgt S.H.P. Hokianga | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Sgt R.W. Kiwikiwi | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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PO J.N. Luce | RNZN | 2NZATTV |
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2Lt T.A. McConnell | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Maj D.S. McIver | RNZIR | 4RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn |
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Sgt M.G. Morrison | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Capt B.J. Pepper | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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WO2 L.R. Robinson | RNZAC | 2NZATTV |
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Capt R.L. Scott | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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WO2 L.G. Shuker | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Sgt V.T.C. Smith | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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SSgt R.K. Watson | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Sgt J.H. Wharewera | RNZAC | 2NZATTV |
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US Presidential Citation
This award was made to D Company, 6RAR for the battle of Long Tan in August 1966. New Zealand servicemen identified for this award were:
Bdr M.N. Broomhall | RNZA | 161 Bty |
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Capt M.D. Stanley | RNZA | 161 Bty |
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LCpl W.G. Walker | RNZAC | 161 Bty |
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US Meritorious Unit Award
161 Bty |
| Att 173rd Airborne Brigade | |
2NZATTV |
| Att USITG/FANK Training Command |
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US Outstanding Unit Award
This award was made to US 76th Air Transport Squadron, with whom one New Zealander was serving at the time:
Sqn Ldr B.J. O'Connor | RNZAF | Att USAF |
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Capt B.A.B. Hardy | RNZA | Att US Army |
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Sqn Ldr B.J. O'Connor | RNZAF | Att USAF |
Republic of South Vietnam
The awards listed below, mainly derived from personal files and material collected by the NZDF Library, may not be definitive.
National Order of the Republic of Vietnam 5th Class
Lt Col V.B. Brown | RNZIR | V Force | |
Lt Col K.C. Fenton | RNZE | V Force | |
Lt Col W.C.T. Foley | RNZAC | V Force |
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Military Merit Medal
Sgt A.J.S. Don | RNZA | 161 Bty (Posthumous) |
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SSgt G.R. Grigg | RNZAMC | V Force (Posthumous) |
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Bdr R. White | RNZA | 161 Bty (Posthumous) |
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Cross of Gallantry with Palm
Lt Col V.B. Brown | RNZIR | V Force |
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Sgt A.S. Don | RNZA | 161 Bty (Posthumous) | |
Lt Col K.C. Fenton | RNZE | V Force | |
Bdr R. White | RNZA | 161 Bty (Posthumous) |
Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star
Pte W.F. Angell | RNZIR | V5 Coy | |
Sgt D.P. Beattie | RNZIR | V5 Coy | |
Bdr T.A. Graham | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Maj D.R. Kenning | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Maj J.D. McGuire | RNZIR | V5 Coy | |
Maj B.R.H. Monks | RNZIR | V6 Coy |
Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star
Pte H.A. Ellison | RNZIR | V5 Coy | |
Cpl A.M. Lee | RNZIR | V6 Coy (also served V3) | |
WO2 M.C. Nabbs | RNZA | 161 Bty | |
Cpl B.M.J. Nissen | RNZIR | V5 Coy |
Armed Forces Honour Medal 1st Class
Maj T.D. Brosnahan | RNZIR | V Force |
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Lt Col V.B. Brown | RNZIR | V Force |
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Maj J.G. Daniell | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Capt G.R. Hornbrook | RNZIR | V Force |
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Maj H.W.R. Petersen | RNZIR | V Force |
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Lt Col R.H. Smith | RNZA | V Force |
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Maj R.T.V. Taylor | RNZIR | 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn |
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Capt N.J. Watt | RNZAC | V Force |
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Maj J. Willson | RNZSigs | V Force |
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Armed Forces Honour Medal 2nd Class
SSgt N.A. Bell | RNZIR | V Force |
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Cpl N.L. Benefield | RNZSigs | HQNZATGV |
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WO2 J. Bingham | RNZE | V Force |
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Maj J.C. Brown | RNZAC | V Force |
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SSgt G.W. Byrom | RNZAOC | V Force |
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Cpl A.H. Clarke | RNZIR | V Force |
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WO2 P.J.P. Corcoran | RNZSigs | V Force |
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Cpl R.G. Hockey | RNZASC | V Force |
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Cpl W. Jeths | RNZSigs | V Force |
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WO A.B McAsey | RNZAF | V Force |
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Sgt B.R. Swain | RNZAOC | V Force |
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LCpl W.R. Tako | RNZASC | V Force |
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Cpl T.D.G. Turnbull | RNZIR | V Force |
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Staff Service Medal 1st Class
Capt B.J. Pepper | RNZAC | 2NZATTV |
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Training Service Medal 1st Class
Maj A.R. Kiwi | RNZIR | 1NZATTV |
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Maj B.J. Marshall | RNZIR | V Force |
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Maj D.L. Ogilvy | RNZIR | 1NZATTV |
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Capt R.L. Scott | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
Training Service Medal 2nd Class
WO2 L.G. Shuker | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Sgt J.H. Wharewera | RNZAC | 2NZATTV |
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Civil Actions Medal 1st Class
Ch Cl 3 J.A. Carde | RNZChD | V Force |
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Civil Actions Medal 2nd Class
Gnr A.A. Hansen | RNZA | 161 Bty |
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Sgt M.J.W. Pointon | RNZPo | 1 Aust Pro Unit |
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WO2 H.D. Smith | RNZE | 198 Wks Sec |
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Gnr R.J. Tuahine | RNZA | 161 Bty |
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South Vietnamese Presidential Unit Citation in the Colour of the Cross of Gallantry with Palm
161 Bty RNZA |
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2NZATTV |
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Certificate of Outstanding Achievement From President of the Republic of Vietnam
Cpl C.H. Rata | RNZIR | V6 Coy |
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Cpl K.W. Ruru | RNZIR | V6 Coy |
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Order of Merit 1st Class (Chuong My)
Sister L.E. Cowper |
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Dr J.J. Enwright |
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Lt Col K.C. Fenton | RNZE | V Force |
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Dr P. Houghton |
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Dr P.F. Howden |
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Dr C.H. MacLaurin |
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Dr M. Shackleton |
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Mr G.V.M. Skiffington |
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Lt Col R.H. Smith | RNZA | V Force |
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Order of Merit 2nd Class (Chuong My)
Mr E.S. Allison |
| New Zealand Red Cross |
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Miss M.O. Brown |
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Lt Col V.B. Brown | RNZIR | V Force |
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Maj J.G. Daniell | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Lt Col W.C.T. Foley | RNZAC | V Force |
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Mr R.W. Meier |
| Project Concern |
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Maj B. Meldrum | RNZAC | V Force |
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Miss B.C. O'Neill |
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Maj L.H. Pilling | RNZIR | 1NZATTV |
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Miss N.K. Simpson |
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Maj P.R. Sumner | RNZASC | V Force |
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Maj C.G. Wootten | RNZAC | 1NZATTV |
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Cultural and Educational Service Medal 2nd Class
Maj L.H. Pilling | RNZIR | 1NZATTV |
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Mr C.M.J. Ross |
| New Zealand Embassy |
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Public Health Service Medal 1st Class
Cdr M.C. Ashdown | RN (Rtd) | New Zealand Red Cross |
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Col J.W. Ardagh | RNZAMC | NZSMT |
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Dr P. Eccles-Smith |
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Surg Cdr J.S.W. Frew | RNZN | NZSMT |
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Brig G.P. Hallwright | RNZAMC | DGMS, NZ |
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Dr D.P. Kennedy |
| DGH, NZ |
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Mr M.B. Marks |
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Mr J.G. Power | NZST |
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Mr D.G. Whyte | New Zealand Red Cross |
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Public Health Service Medal 2nd Class
Fl Lt H.B. Guy | RNZAF | NZSMT | |
Miss A.R. Parker |
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Maj E.R. McKenzie | RNZAMC | NZSMT |
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Maj R.T. Moloney | RNZAMC | NZSMT |
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Surg Lt A.J. Newson | RNZN | NZSMT |
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PO A.F. Prendergast | RNZN | NZSMT |
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WO2 P. Quinn | RNZAMC | NZSMT |
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Mr G.V.M. Skiffington |
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SSgt K. Treanor | RNZAMC | NZSMT |
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Sgt G.S. Watt | RNZAF | NZSMT (Posthumous) |
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Social Service Medal 1st Class
New Zealand Red Cross |
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Lt Col V.B. Brown | RNZIR | V Force |
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Psychological Warfare Medal 1st Class
Lt Col K.C. Fenton | RNZIR | V Force |
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Psychological Warfare Medal 2nd Class
LCpl A.A. Taipeti | RNZIR | W2 Coy |
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Khmer Republic
These awards were all made to members of the Second New Zealand Army Training Team Vietnam (2NZATTV) based in Dong Ba Thin. They trained Cambodian troops in Vietnam who then returned to Cambodia to fight.
National Defence Medal with Silver Star
Lt J.A. Brandon | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Maj J.G. Daniell | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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2Lt T.A. McConnell | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Capt B.J. Pepper | RNZAC | 2NZATTV |
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Capt R.L. Scott | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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National Defence Medal with Bronze Star
Sgt P.W. Batty | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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SSgt E. Beaumont | RNZAC | 2NZATTV |
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Sgt I.V. Blakeway | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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MCPO C. Cameron | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Sgt M.A. Cunningham | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Sgt S.H.P. Hokianga | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Sgt R.W. Kiwikiwi | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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PO J.N. Luce | RNZN | 2NZATTV |
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Sgt M.G. Morrison | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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WO2 L.R. Robinson | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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WO2 L.G. Shuker | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Sgt V.T.C. Smith | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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SSgt R.K. Watson | RNZIR | 2NZATTV |
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Sgt J Wharewera | RNZAC | 2NZATTV |
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