1971 New Zealand gallantry awards

The 1971 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via four Special Honours Lists dated 7 May, 27 May, 27 September and 19 October 1971, and recognised 12 New Zealand military personnel for gallantry during operations in Vietnam.[1][2][3][4]

Order of the British Empire

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Member (MBE)

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Military division, for gallantry

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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Military Medal (MM)

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Mention in despatches

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  • Captain William Anthony Blair – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
  • Sergeant Graeme Cecil Faulkner – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
  • Lieutenant Alastair Ronald Forrest MacKenzie – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
  • Squadron Leader John Lambert Alexander Pendreigh – Royal New Zealand Air Force; of Wanganui.
  • Lance Corporal William Charles Teller – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
  • Major Evan John Torrance – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
  • Flight Lieutenant Gordon Lennox Wood – Royal New Zealand Air Force.
  • Sergeant Jersey Bassett Yandall – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

References

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  1. ^ "Honours and awards" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. 20 May 1971. p. 946.
  2. ^ "Honours and awards" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. 27 May 1971. p. 984.
  3. ^ "Honours and awards" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. 29 October 1971. p. 2233.
  4. ^ "Honours and awards" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. 2 December 1971. p. 2672.