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.

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New Zealand

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Dr. J. J. Enwright Civilian NZST  

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Dr J. J. Enwright Civilian NZST  
Surg Cdr J.S.W. Frew RNZN NZSMT Citation
Dr M.E. Shackleton Civilian NZST  
Lt Col R.H. Smith RNZA V Force HQ Citation

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Capt G.D. Birch RNZA 161 Bty Citation
WO G.A. Dampier RNZAF NZSMT Citation
WO2 D.W.J. Faulkner RNZIR V2 Coy Citation
Maj G.A. Hitchings RNZA 161 Bty Citation
WO1 R.R. Hudson RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Maj D.R. Kenning RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Maj J.A. Mace RNZIR V1 Coy Citation
Maj T.G. Martin RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Fl Lt D.W. McLeod RNZAF NZSMT Citation
WO2 M.C. Nabbs RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Capt N.F. Officer RNZAMC NZSMT Citation
Sqn Ldr J.A. Scrimshaw RNZAF Att USAF Citation
Capt M.D. Stanley RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Ch Cl 3 W. Vercoe RNZChD V Force Citation
WO1 G.R. Young RNZA 161 Bty Citation

Military Cross (MC)

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Lt B.C. Barley RNZIR W1 Coy Citation
Lt M.F. Dodson RNZIR V3 Coy Citation
Lt B.E. Hall RNZIR V4 Coy Citation
Maj M.J. Hall RNZIR V3 Coy Citation
Lt A.G. Howell RNZIR V2 Coy Citation
Lt M.J. Knight-Willis RNZIR W2 Coy Citation
Capt B.A. Murphy RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Capt H. Russell RNZAC Att US Army Citation
Maj L.G. Williams RNZIR W2 Coy Citation
Maj B.T.A. Worsnop RNZIR V2 Coy Citation

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Fg Off T.K. Butler RNZAF Att 9 Sqn RAAF Citation
Fg Off B.W. Donnelly RNZAF Att US Army Citation
Capt W.B. Flanagan RNZAC 161 Recce Flt Citation
Sqn Ldr R.J. Klitscher RNZAF Att 9 Sqn RAAF Citation
Flt Lt D.I. Paterson RNZAF Att 9 Sqn RAAF Citation
Fg Off J.D. Peterson RNZAF Att 9 Sqn RAAF Citation
Lt E.G. Steel RNZIR 161 Recce Flt Citation
Fg Off K.J. Wells RNZAF Att 9 Sqn RAAF Citation

Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)

Name & rank Corps Unit  
LCpl A.L. Ransfield (Ropeta) RNZIR V3 Coy Citation
Pte R.J. Prichard RNZIR V2 Coy Citation
Sgt J.G. Sandford RNZIR V3 Coy Citation
Sgt T.H. Tuhiwai RNZIR V4 Coy Citation

Military Medal (MM)

Name & rank Corps Unit  
LCpl J.L. Adams RNZIR V6 Coy Citation
Pte R.W. Day RNZIR V5 Coy Citation
Cpl R.J. Horopapera RNZIR V5 Coy Citation
Pte G.D. Peat RNZIR W2 Coy Citation

British Empire Medal (BEM)

Name & rank Corps Unit  
SSgt F.D. Barclay RNZIR 4 Tp, NZSAS Citation
WO2 J.T. Bennett RNZE 198 Wks Sec Citation
Sgt J.N. Benyon RNZAMC Att 161 Bty Citation
Sgt F. Bigg-Wither RNZA 161 Bty Citation
SSgt G.B. Black RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Cpl P. Brown RNZIR 4 Tp NZSAS Citation
MPO C. Cameron RNZN NZSMT Citation
WO2 J.D. Desmond RNZIR HQ V Force Citation
Cpl J.B. Duncan RNZAF 41 Sqn Citation
Flt Sgt D.B. Harlick RNZAF HQ V Force Citation
Sgt J.J. Johnson RNZIR 4 Tp NZSAS Citation
Flt Sgt P.J. Larter RNZAF NZSMT Citation
SSgt W.A. McGee RNZIR 4 Tp NZSAS Citation
Sgt R.E. McNaughton RNZAF NZSMT (for gallantry) Citation
SSgt P. Quinn RNZAMC NZSMT Citation
SSgt T.H. Rangi RNZIR W2 Coy Citation
SSgt E.G. Willbond RNZA 161 Bty Citation
SSgt D.W. Wilson RNZIR 4 Tp NZSAS Citation

Mentioned in Despatches (MID)

Name & rank Corps Unit  
2Lt J. Ballance RNZAC Att 3 Cav RAAC Citation
Capt W.A. Blair RNZIR W3 Coy Citation
Cpl H.M. Bristowe RNZIR V2 Coy Citation
Pte G.J. Dalziel RNZIR W2 Coy Citation
Pte R.D. Dargaville RNZASC V2 Coy Citation
Pte W.G. Doherty RNZIR V4 Coy Citation
Cpl D.M. Douglas RNZIR W2 Coy Citation
Sgt G.C. Faulkner RNZIR V5 Coy Citation
Sgt T.N. Flutey RNZIR W2 Coy Citation
SSgt J.R. Hardie RNZIR W1 Coy Citation
Capt D.R. Hughes RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Spr W. Kahika RNZE V3 Coy Citation
Cpl R.TeR. Kingi RNZIR W2 Coy Citation
Capt R.J. Martin RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Fl Lt R.J. Metcalfe RNZAF Att USAF Citation
Lt A.R.F. MacKenzie RNZIR V5 Coy Citation
LBdr D.T.A. Morrow RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Capt R.J.S. Munro RNZSigs Att Intell Cell HQ ATF Citation
Capt K.P. Murphy RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Pte T. Parekura RNZIR V6 Coy Citation
Sqn Ldr J.L.A. Pendreigh RNZAF Att 9 Sqn RAAF Citation
Capt B.D. Sinclair RNZIR W1 Coy Citation
Capt M.J. Steeds RNZAC 161 Bty Citation
LCpl W.C. Teller RNZIR W3 Coy Citation
Maj E.J. Torrance RNZIR W3 Coy Citation
LCpl W.G. Walker RNZAC 161 Bty Citation
Sgt J.R. Whitworth RNZIR V2 Coy Citation
Cpl H.O. Wilson RNZIR V2 Coy Citation
Fl Lt G.L. Wood RNZAF Att 9 Sqn RAAF Citation
Sgt J.B. Yandall RNZIR W3 Coy Citation

Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct (QC)

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Gnr B.A. Wynyard RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Sqn Ldr B.J. O'Connor RNZAF Att USAF Citation

Commendations for Valuable Service in the Air (cvsa)

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Sqn Ldr W.J. Ramsay RNZAF 41 Sqn Citation
Flt Lt N.J.S. Rodger RNZAF 41 Sqn Citation

Chief of Air Staff Commendation

Name & rank Corps Unit  
WO K.D. Breeze RNZAF NZSMT Citation

Associate of the Royal Red Cross (ARRC)

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Str D.M. Shaw RNZNC 1 Fd Hosp Citation

Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM)

Name & rank   Unit  
Sister Mary Laurence (Sheila Mary O’Toole) Sisters of our Lady of the Mission
Miss M.C. McTamney New Zealand Red Cross

Queen’s Service Order (QSO)

Name & rank   Unit  
Sister Mary Laurence (Sheila Mary O’Toole) Sisters of our Lady of the Mission

International Committee of the Red Cross

The Florence Nightingale Memorial Medal

Name & rank   Unit  
Miss M.C. McTamney New Zealand Red Cross
Miss N.K. Simpson New Zealand Red Cross

Australia

Unit Citation for Gallantry

This award was made in 2011 to D Company, 6RAR for the battle of Long Tan in August 1966. New Zealand personnel identified for this award were:

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Bdr M.N. Broomhall RNZA 161 Bty  
Capt M.D. Stanley RNZA 161 Bty  
LCpl W.G. Walker RNZAC 161 Bty  

This award was made in 2019 to Australian and New Zealand units involved in the battles of Coral and Balmoral, May–June 1968. New Zealand personnel identified for this award were:

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Gnr W.T. Addison RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr T.R. Akarana RNZA 161 Bty  
LBdr P.F.B. Aplin RNZA 161 Bty  
Cpl A.G. Aratema RNZASC 161 Bty  
Gnr J.B. Atua RNZA 161 Bty  
Lt R.G. Baldwin RNZA 161 Bty  
LBdr J.H. Barrett RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr P.A. Beach RNZA 161 Bty  
Bdr F. Bigg-Wither RNZA 161 Bty  
Capt A.L. Birks RNZIR 1ATF  
LBdr D.J. Blair RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr J.I. Bold RNZA 161 Bty  
LBdr P.M. Botica RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr M.E. Bradfield RNZA 161 Bty  
Lt N.A. Bradley RNZA 161 Bty  
Sgt J.A. Breen RNZA 161 Bty  
Cfn B.J. Brewerton RNZEME 161 Bty  
Gnr B. Buchen RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr A.N. Cameron RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr B.R. Carr RNZA 161 Bty  
Pte G. Charlton RNZIR 161 Bty  
Sgt P. Close RNZEME 161 Bty  
Capt J.D. Collinson RNZIR 1ATF  
Pte D. Condon RNZIR 161 Bty  
Gnr W.D. Conza RNZA 161 Bty  
Sgt W.J.H. Cooper RNZA 161 Bty  
Cpl S.F. Corrigan RNZASC 161 Bty  
WO2 I.H. Cunningham RNZA 161 Bty  
SSgt G. Curley RNZIR 161 Bty  
LCpl E. Curran RNZIR 161 Bty  
Gnr O.R. Dance RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr R.H. Dennis RNZA 161 Bty  
Pte J. Dodd RNZIR 161 Bty  
Gnr W.B. Douglas RNZA 161 Bty  
2Lt J. Dreaver RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr R.G.E. Dudfield RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr B.J. Duggan RNZA 161 Bty  
Capt I.L. Duthie RNZAC 1ATF  
Sgt P.W. Earsman RNZSigs HQ V Force  
Gnr N.E. Evans RNZA 161 Bty  
Sgt J. Fallon RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr V.J. Gilchrist RNZA 161 Bty  
SSgt R.J. Goldsworthy RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr G.E. Gordon RNZA 161 Bty  
LCpl K.J. Green RNZAC 161 Bty  
Gnr C.G. Grindlay RNZA 161 Bty  
Sgt T.R. Gwynne RNZA 161 Bty  
LBdr R.J. Harman RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr D.E. Harrison RNZA 161 Bty  
Capt M.A. Harvey RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr B.M. Hatu RNZA 161 Bty  
Pte J.F. Hayward RNZIR 161 Bty  
Lt B.K. Hendl RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr D.F.A. Higgins RNZA 161 Bty  
Maj G.A. Hitchings RNZA 161 Bty  
LBdr K.T. Holley RNZA 161 Bty  
Dvr S.J. Hughan RNZA 161 Bty  
Spr R.J. Hughes RNZE HQ V Force  
LBdr T. James RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr R.G. Jessen RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr S.W. Johnson RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr J.B.T. Kerehona RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr P.J. Killalea RNZA 161 Bty  
LBdr J.F. Killeen RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr H.H.R.T. Kirikau RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr B.V. Knott RNZA 161 Bty  
LCpl R.Te P. RNZIR 161 Bty  
Cpl K.E.L. Kristensen RNZEME 161 Bty  
Gnr D.C. Louisson RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr N.S.G. Lyes RNZA 161 Bty  
Cpl B.K. Mackay RNZEME 161 Bty  
Gnr N.A. Manins RNZA 161 Bty  
LBdr J.A. Mansell RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr M.W. Manson RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr D.G. Maxwell RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr P.M. McDonald RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr P.I. Miles RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr P.B. Moore RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr P.W. Morunga RNZA 161 Bty  
Bdr R.J. Murdoch RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr R.A. Nathan RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr H. Ngahoata RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr J.W. Niwa RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr J.W. Niwa RNZA 161 Bty  
Sgt J.A. Breen RNZA 161 Bty  
Bdr L.J. Nuku RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr C.P. Ormsby RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr D.S. Palmer RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr E.N.A. Phillips RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr W.P. Poutapu RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr E.R.P. Pratt RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr G.H.A. Preston RNZA 161 Bty  
Dvr C. Reihana RNZASC 161 Bty  
Lt T.G.M. Roche RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr K.J. Rossbotham RNZA 161 Bty  
Sgt J.B. Rout RNZA 161 Bty  
LBdr D.P. Royal RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr B.L. Roycroft RNZA 161 Bty  
LBdr B.R. Smith RNZA 161 Bty  
LCpl M.V. Smith RNZEME 161 Bty  
Gnr N.D. Smith RNZA 161 Bty  
Capt M.J. Steeds RNZAC 161 Bty  
Capt W. Steward RNZA 161 Bty  
Maj C.C. Stewart RNZA 161 Bty  
LCpl M.W. Stewart RNZEME 161 Bty  
Gnr K.E. Strahan RNZA 161 Bty  
LBdr T.A. Taia RNZA 161 Bty  
Bdr J. Taitua RNZA 161 Bty  
Dvr W. Tamou RNZASC 161 Bty  
Gnr B.A.Y.Te K. Tarawa RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr J. Taute RNZA 161 Bty  
Lt M.W. Thornton RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr M.J.C. Thrower RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr Te R. Tuheke RNZIR 161 Bty  
Gnr C.R. Tumai RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr I.I. Walker RNZA 161 Bty  
LCpl D.N. Wan RNZASC 161 Bty  
Fg Off K.J. Wells RNZAF 9 Sqn RAAF  
Gnr M.M. Wells RNZA 161 Bty  
Pte R.A. Welsh RNZIR 161 Bty  
LCpl G.V. Wenn RNZOC 161 Bty  
Gnr R. Wharerau RNZIR 161 Bty  
LCpl P.J. Wheeler RNZASC 161 Bty  
Gnr R.J. Whyte RNZA 161 Bty  
Gnr B.A. Wynard RNZA 161 Bty  
Bdr G.R. Young RNZA 161 Bty  

United States of America

Legion of Merit Degree of Officer  

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Lt Col R.H. Smith RNZA V Force Citation

US Distinguished Flying Cross  

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Fg Off M.R. Callanan RNZAF Att USAF Citation

US Bronze Star

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Lt Col V.B. Brown RNZIR V Force Citation

US Bronze Star (with V Device)  

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Capt B.D. Chippindale RNZA Att US Army Citation
Capt B. Meldrum RNZAC Att US Army Citation

US Purple Heart  

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Capt B.A.B. Hardy RNZA Att US Army  

US Air Medal  

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Maj D.R. Kenning RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Capt G.J. Williams RNZA 161 Bty Citation

US Army Commendation Medal  

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Sgt P.W. Batty RNZIR 2NZATTV  
SSgt E.Beaumont RNZAC 2NZATTV  
Capt M.F.J. Bent RNZASC 1ALSG  
Sgt I.V. Blakeway RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Lt J.A. Brandon RNZA 2NZATTV  
CPO C. Cameron RNZN 2NZATTV  
Sgt M.A. Cunningham RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Maj J.G. Daniell RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Sgt S.H.P. Hokianga RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Sgt R.W. Kiwikiwi RNZIR 2NZATTV  
PO J.N. Luce RNZN 2NZATTV  
2Lt T.A. McConnell RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Maj D.S. McIver RNZIR 4RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn  
Sgt M.G. Morrison RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Capt B.J. Pepper RNZIR 2NZATTV  
WO2 L.R. Robinson RNZAC 2NZATTV  
Capt R.L. Scott RNZIR 2NZATTV  
WO2 L.G. Shuker RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Sgt V.T.C. Smith RNZIR 2NZATTV  
SSgt R.K. Watson RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Sgt J.H. Wharewera RNZAC 2NZATTV  

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:

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Bdr M.N. Broomhall RNZA 161 Bty  
Capt M.D. Stanley RNZA 161 Bty  
LCpl W.G. Walker RNZAC 161 Bty  

US Meritorious Unit Award  

Name & rank   Unit  
161 Bty   Att 173rd Airborne Brigade Citation
2NZATTV   Att USITG/FANK Training Cmd  

US Outstanding Unit Award  

This award was made to US 76th Air Transport Squadron, with whom one New Zealander was serving at the time:

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Sqn Ldr B.J. O'Connor RNZAF Att USAF Citation

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal  

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Capt B.A.B. Hardy RNZA Att US Army  
Sqn Ldr B.J. O'Connor RNZAF Att USAF Citation

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  

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Lt Col V.B. Brown RNZIR V Force Citation
Lt Col K.C. Fenton RNZE V Force Citation
Lt Col W.C.T. Foley RNZAC V Force  

Military Merit Medal  

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Sgt A.J.S. Don RNZA 161 Bty (Posthumous)  
SSgt G.R. Grigg RNZAMC V Force (Posthumous)  
Bdr R. White RNZA 161 Bty (Posthumous)  

Cross of Gallantry with Palm  

Name & rank Corps Unit  
Lt Col V.B. Brown RNZIR V Force  
Sgt A.S. Don RNZA 161 Bty (Posthumous) Citation
Lt Col K.C. Fenton RNZE V Force  
Bdr R. White RNZA 161 Bty (Posthumous) Citation

Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star  

Name & rank Corps Unit
Pte W.F. Angell RNZIR V5 Coy Citation
Sgt D.P. Beattie RNZIR V5 Coy Citation
Bdr T.A. Graham RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Maj D.R. Kenning RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Maj J.D. McGuire RNZIR V5 Coy Citation
Maj B.R.H. Monks RNZIR V6 Coy Citation

Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star  

Name & rank Corps Unit
Pte H.A. Ellison RNZIR V5 Coy Citation
Cpl A.M. Lee RNZIR V6 Coy (also served V3) Citation
WO2 M.C. Nabbs RNZA 161 Bty Citation
Cpl B.M.J. Nissen RNZIR V5 Coy Citation

Armed Forces Honour Medal 1st Class  

Name & rank Corps Unit
Maj T.D. Brosnahan RNZIR V Force  
Lt Col V.B. Brown RNZIR V Force  
Maj J.G. Daniell RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Capt G.R. Hornbrook RNZIR V Force  
Maj H.W.R. Petersen RNZIR V Force  
Lt Col R.H. Smith RNZA V Force  
Maj R.T.V. Taylor RNZIR 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn  
Capt N.J. Watt RNZAC V Force  
Maj J. Willson RNZSigs V Force  

Armed Forces Honour Medal 2nd Class  

Name & rank Corps Unit
SSgt N.A. Bell RNZIR V Force  
Cpl N.L. Benefield RNZSigs HQNZATGV  
WO2 J. Bingham RNZE V Force  
Maj J.C. Brown RNZAC V Force  
SSgt G.W. Byrom RNZAOC V Force  
Cpl A.H. Clarke RNZIR V Force  
WO2 P.J.P. Corcoran RNZSigs V Force  
Cpl R.G. Hockey RNZASC V Force  
Cpl W. Jeths RNZSigs V Force  
WO A.B McAsey RNZAF V Force  
Sgt B.R. Swain RNZAOC V Force  
LCpl W.R. Tako RNZASC V Force  
Cpl T.D.G. Turnbull RNZIR V Force  

Staff Service Medal 1st Class

Name & rank Corps Unit
Capt B.J. Pepper RNZAC 2NZATTV  

Training Service Medal 1st Class

Name & rank Corps Unit
Maj A.R. Kiwi RNZIR 1NZATTV  
Maj B.J. Marshall RNZIR V Force  
Maj D.L. Ogilvy RNZIR 1NZATTV  
Capt R.L. Scott RNZIR 2NZATTV  

Training Service Medal 2nd Class

Name & rank Corps Unit
WO2 L.G. Shuker RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Sgt J.H. Wharewera RNZAC 2NZATTV  

Civil Actions Medal 1st Class

Name & rank Corps Unit
Ch Cl 3 J.A. Carde RNZChD V Force  

Civil Actions Medal 2nd Class

Name & rank Corps Unit
Gnr A.A. Hansen RNZA 161 Bty  
Sgt M.J.W. Pointon RNZPo 1 Aust Pro Unit  
WO2 H.D. Smith RNZE 198 Wks Sec  
Gnr R.J. Tuahine RNZA 161 Bty  

South Vietnamese Presidential Unit Citation in the Colour of the Cross of Gallantry with Palm

Name & rank    
161 Bty RNZA     Citation
2NZATTV      


Certificate of Outstanding Achievement From President of the Republic of Vietnam

Name & rank Corps Unit
Cpl C.H. Rata RNZIR V6 Coy  
Cpl K.W. Ruru RNZIR V6 Coy  


Order of Merit 1st Class (Chuong My)

Name & rank Corps Unit
Sister L.E. Cowper   NZST (Posthumous)  
Dr J.J. Enwright   NZST  
Lt Col K.C. Fenton RNZE V Force  
Dr P. Houghton   NZST  
Dr P.F. Howden   NZST  
Dr C.H. MacLaurin   NZST  
Dr M. Shackleton   NZST  
Mr G.V.M. Skiffington   NZST  
Lt Col R.H. Smith RNZA V Force  

Order of Merit 2nd Class (Chuong My)

Name & rank Corps Unit
Mr E.S. Allison   New Zealand Red Cross  
Miss M.O. Brown   NZST  
Lt Col V.B. Brown RNZIR V Force  
Maj J.G. Daniell RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Lt Col W.C.T. Foley RNZAC V Force  
Mr R.W. Meier   Project Concern  
Maj B. Meldrum RNZAC V Force  
Miss B.C. O'Neill   NZST  
Maj L.H. Pilling RNZIR 1NZATTV  
Miss N.K. Simpson   NZST  
Maj P.R. Sumner RNZASC V Force  
Maj C.G. Wotten RNZAC V Force  

Cultural and Educational Service Medal 2nd Class

Name & rank Corps Unit
Maj L.H. Pilling RNZIR 1NZATTV  
Mr C.M.J. Ross   New Zealand Embassy  

Public Health Service Medal 1st Class

Name & rank Corps Unit
Cdr M.C. Ashdown RN (Rtd) New Zealand Red Cross  
Col J.W. Ardagh RNZAMC NZSMT  
Dr P. Eccles-Smith   NZST  
Surg Cdr J.S.W. Frew RNZN NZSMT  
Brig G.P. Hallwright RNZAMC DGMS, NZ  
Dr D.P. Kennedy   DGH, NZ  
Mr M.B. Marks   NZST  
Mr J.G. Power   NZST  
Mr D.G. Whyte   New Zealand Red Cross

Public Health Service Medal 2nd Class

Name & rank Corps Unit
Fl Lt H.B. Guy RNZAF NZSMT Citation
Miss A.R. Parker   NZST  
Maj E.R. McKenzie RNZAMC NZSMT  
Maj R.T. Moloney RNZAMC NZSMT  
Surg Lt A.J. Newson RNZN NZSMT  
PO A.F. Prendergast RNZN NZSMT  
WO2 P. Quinn RNZAMC NZSMT  
Mr G.V.M. Skiffington   NZST  
SSgt K. Treanor RNZAMC NZSMT  
Sgt G.S. Watt RNZAF NZSMT (Posthumous)  

Social Service Medal 1st Class

Name & rank Corps Unit
New Zealand Red Cross      
Lt Col V.B. Brown RNZIR V Force  
Mrs E.H. Brown     Award

Psychological Warfare Medal 1st Class

Name & rank Corps Unit
Lt Col K.C. Fenton RNZIR V Force  

Psychological Warfare Medal 2nd Class

Name & rank Corps Unit
LCpl A.A. Taipeti RNZIR W2 Coy  

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

Name & rank Corps Unit
Lt J.A. Brandon RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Maj J.G. Daniell RNZIR 2NZATTV  
2Lt T.A. McConnell RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Capt B.J. Pepper RNZAC 2NZATTV  
Capt R.L. Scott RNZIR 2NZATTV  

National Defence Medal with Bronze Star

Name & rank Corps Unit
Sgt P.W. Batty RNZIR 2NZATTV  
SSgt E. Beaumont RNZAC 2NZATTV  
Sgt I.V. Blakeway RNZIR 2NZATTV  
MCPO C. Cameron RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Sgt M.A. Cunningham RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Sgt S.H.P. Hokianga RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Sgt R.W. Kiwikiwi RNZIR 2NZATTV  
PO J.N. Luce RNZN 2NZATTV  
Sgt M.G. Morrison RNZIR 2NZATTV  
WO2 L.R. Robinson RNZIR 2NZATTV  
WO2 L.G. Shuker RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Sgt V.T.C. Smith RNZIR 2NZATTV  
SSgt R.K. Watson RNZIR 2NZATTV  
Sgt J Wharewera RNZAC 2NZATTV  

Other Awards

Armed Forces Medal (Republic of China)

Name & rank Corps Unit
Lt Col V.B. Brown RNZIR V Force  
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