Chapter 14 Awards to Australian Naval Personnel

The following Awards to personnel of the Royal Australian Navy have been promulgated since 1st October, 1946. The rank or rating of each recipient is shown as at the date covered by the award.
GEORGE CROSS	For great gallantry in disposing of a new type of enemy mine: Lieutenant G. Gosse, R.A.N.V.R.
C.B.	For most distinguished service in the command of H.M.A.. Ships Australia, Shropshire, Arunta and Warramunga which took part in the assault landing in Lingayen Gulf, Luzon Island: Commodore (1st Class) H. B. Farncomb, D.S.O., M.V.0. 1 11 . A. N.
C.M.G	New Year Honours List, 1944: Paymaster Commander R. G. A. Jackson, O.B.E., R.A.N.
C.B.E.	For most distinguished service under hazardous and trying conditions as N.O.I.C. of the Escort Forces of the Southwest Pacific Frontier during a period of more than three years: A/Captain J. C. D. Esdaile, O.B.E., A.D.C., R.A.N. King's Birthday Honours, 1945: Commodore (2nd Class) H. A. Showers, R.A.N.
BAR TO D.S.O.	For gallantry, perseverance and outstanding skill successfully cutting the Hong Kong-Saigon and Singapore-Saigon cables on 31st July, 1945. The operation was performed in water much deeper than expected, and hampered by tide and rough weather: Lieutenant M. H. Shean, D.S.O., R.A.N.V.R.
D.S.O.	For skill, determination and courage whilst serving in H.M.A. Ships Shropshire and Arunta in Leyte Gulf Operations: Captain C. A. G. Nichols, M.V.O., R.N.; Commander A. E. Buchanan, R.A.N.
	For gallantry, skill and devotion to duty whilst serving in H.M.A. Ships Australia and Warramunga in the successful assault operations in Lingayen Gulf, Luzon Island: Captain J. M. Armstrong, R.A.N.; Lieutenant Commander J. M. Alliston, D.S.C. and Bar, R.N.
	For gallantry, fortitude and skill whilst serving In H.M.A.S. Manoora in numerous amphibious assaults In the Southwest Pacific Area including operations in New Guinea, the Philippines and Borneo: A/Captain A. P. Cousin, R.D., R. A. N. I t. ( S).
	For outstanding courage, skill and initiative whilst serving in H.M.A.S. Hobart over a period of seven months in operations in the Far East which covered the bombardments of Tarakan, Wewak, Labuan and Balikpapan and the attack on the Lingayen Gulf, Aitape and Wewak: Captain R. R, Dowling, A.D.C., R.A.N.
O.B.E.	For outstanding survey work under arduous conditions in the Far East: Commander K. E. Oom, R.A.N.
	For skill and gallantry during operations in the Leyte Gulf: Commander (S) C. C. Clark, R.A.N.; Lieutenant Commander R. 1. Peek, R.A.N.
	For distinguished service and gallantry during the invasion of the south of France: A/Lieutenant Commander T. Collins, R.A.N.V.R.
	For great skill and devotion to duty as Principal Medical Officer of H.M.A.S. Westralia during the landing on Tarakan Island on 1st May, 1945: A/Surgeon Lieutenant Commander J. S. Guest, R.A.N.R.
	For services as Director of the Far Eastern Liaison Office in the war against Japan: A/Paymaster Commander J. C. R. Proud, R.A.N.V.R.
	New Year Honours List, 1945: A/Captain (S) P. Perry, R.A.N.; Chaplain the Reverend W. H. Henderson, R.A.N.
	King's Birthday Honours, 1945: A/Captain (S) J. E, Hehir, R.A.N.; Surgeon Commander J. M. Flattery, R.A.N.; A/Lieutenant Commander D. J. S. W. George, R.A.N.R.(S).
	New Year Honours List, 1946: A/Commander J. C. B. McManus, R.A.N.; A/Lieutenant Commander J. McL. Adams,
M.B.E.	For outstanding bravery, skill and initiative in the performance of hazardous operations: Lieutenant (Sp,) F. B. K. Drake, R.A.N.V.R.; Lieutenant (Sp.) L. Do S. Nicolson, R.A.N.V.R.
	For gallantry, devotion to duty and good leadership whilst serving in H.M.A.S. Gascoyne in helping to control serious fires which broke out in another vessel: Engineer Lieutenant M. Corrighan, R.A.N.R.(S).
	For courage, skill and undaunted devotion to duty in exceptionally hazardous operations: Lieutenant (SP.) F. Nankivell, R.A.N.V.R.
	For distinguished services during the war in Europe: T/Lieutenant E. E. Ruttle, R.A.N.V.R.
	New Year Honours List, 1945: Mr. W. M. Maughan, A/Warrant Ordnance Officer, R.A.N.; Lieutenant 0. McK. Power, R.A.N.V.R.; Lieutenant Commander S. H. Crawford, R.A.N.R.(S) ; Mr. W. Payne, Commissioned Gunner (T), R.A.N.
	King's Birthday Honours, 1945: Lieutenant Commander C V Wood RANR ; Lieutenant J A Harte, RAN
	New Year Honours List, 1946: Lieutenant (S) J. H. H. Paterson, R.A.N.R.; Mr. J. T Buckland Warrant Telegraphist. R.A.N.V.R.
2nd BAR TO DSC.	For gallantry, skill and devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the Coast of Normandy , Lieutenant K R Hudspeth, D.S.C. and Bar, R.A.N.V.R.
	For courage, outstanding efficiency and devotion to duty whilst serving in H.M.S. Loch Killin in a successful engagement with an enemy submarine off Start Point on April 16th, 1945: Commander S. Darling, D.S.C. and Bar, R.A.N.V.R.
BAR TO D.S.C	For outstanding courage, skill and determination In pressing home a successful attack on the Japanese Naval Base at Sabang: Lieutenant Commander 0. H. Beecher, D.S.C., R.A.N.
	For courage, resolution and skill in H.M.S. Loch Killin in Anti-U Boat operations, Lieutenant Commander S Darling D.S.C.. R.A.N.V.R.
	For skill, determination and courage whilst serving in H.M.A.S. Shropshire in Leyte Gulf Operations: Lieutenant Commander W. S. Bracegirdle, D.S.C., R.A.N.
	For gallantry, skill and devotion to duty whilst serving in H.M.A.S. Shropshire in the successful assault operations in Lingayen Gulf, Luzon Island: Lieutenant R. J. Major, D.S.C., R.A.N.V.R.
	For distinguished service In H.M.S. Vanquisher in the probable destruction of a U-Boat on 10th April, 1945, in the Atlantic: A/Lieutenant Commander F. M. Osborne, D.S.C., R.A.N.V.R.
	For courage and devotion to duty whilst serving as Liaison Officer with the Allied Forces in the Far East. On ten occasions Acting Commander Green landed with the first wave of infantry assault troops and thus secured information which proved of great value in subsequent assaults: A/Commander A, H. Green, D.S.C., R.A.N.
D.S.C.	For showing sustained fortitude in circumstances Of great hazard in Coast 'Watching duties behind the Japanese lines in the Pacific providing Intelligence vital to the conduct of operation: Lieutenant A. F. Kyle, R.A.N.V.R.; Sub Lieutenant G. W. Benham, R.A.N.V.R.
	For bravery, skill and devotion to duty in H.M.S. Eskimo In Anti-U-Boat operations: Lieutenant H. D. MacDonald, R.A.N.V.R.
	For outstanding courage, skill and determination in pressing home a successful attack on the Japanese Naval Base at Sabang: Lieutenant G. V. Gladstone, R.A.N.
	For courage, resolution and skill in H.M.S. Loch Killin in Anti-U-Boat operations: Lieutenant Commander S. Darling, R.A.N.V.R.
	For outstanding service in various operations in the Mediterranean: Lieutenant E. J. Gregg, R.A.N.V.R. outstanding courage, resolution and skill whilst serving in light coastal craft in many successful engagements with the enemy: Lieutenant T. J. Scott, R.A.N.V.R.
	For distinguished service in H.M. Ship in safe-guarding the passage of troops and supplies during the assault on Normandy: Lieutenant J. Ferguson, R.A.N.V.R.
	For gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the Coast of Normandy: Lieutenant G. A. Ramsay, R.A.N.V.R.
	For gallantry in the face of the enemy: A/Lieutenant Commander G. M. Dixon, R.A.N.V.R.; Engineer Lieutenant Commander W. Monteith, R.A.N.R.(S).
	For courageous leadership and skill whilst serving in light coastal craft in attacks on enemy shipping: Lieutenant L. E. Yock, R.A.N.V.R.
	For gallantry and distinguished service in the work of mine clearing in the face of the enemy: A/Lieutenant Commander L. V. Goldsworthy, G.C., G.M., R.A.N.V.R.
	For gallantry, determination and devotion to duty in assault on and capture of the Island of Walcheren: Lieutenant T. M. Foggitt, R.A.N.V.R.
	For bravery and enterprise in reconnaissance operations: Lieutenant A. R. Evans, R.A.N.V.R.; Lieutenant (Sp.) A. Kirkwall-Smith, R.A.N.V.R.; Sub-Lieutenant K W. T. Bridge, R.A.N.V.R.
	For distinguished service in successful survey work under dangerous conditions in the Par East: Commander C, G. Little, R.A.N.; Lieutenant Commander S. F. Bolton, R.A.N.; Lieutenant Commander D.A. T. Gale, R.A.N.; Lieutenant Commander G. D. Tancred, R.A.N.; Lieutenant C. H. McGee, R.A.N.R.; Lieutenant H. M. Knight, R.A.N.V.R.; Lieutenant C. L. Crook, R.A.N.V.R.; Lieutenant Commander C. R. K. Roe, R.N.
	For distinguished service and gallantry during the Invasion of the south of France: Lieutenant T. M. Synnot, R.A.N.; Lieutenant R. Edelsten-Pope, R.A.N.V.R.
	For gallantry, enthusiasm and great devotion to duty in hazardous operations: Lieutenant L. F. Bott, R.A.N.V.R.
	For skill, determination and courage whilst serving In H.M.A. Ships Shropshire, Arunta and Australia in Leyte Gulf Operations: Commander G. C. Oldham, R.A.N.; Commander H. C. Wright, R.A.N.; Lieutenant J. S. Austin, R.A.N.; Lieutenant J. Maxwell, R.A.N.; Lieutenant M. G. Pechey, R.A.N.
	For zeal leadership and daring whilst serving in H.D.M.L.1372 during the bombardment of Gothic Line, Ancona: Lieutenant J. H. White, R.A .N.V.R.
	For gallantry, skill and devotion to duty whilst serving in H.M.A. Ships Australia, Shropshire, Arunta and Warramunga n the successful assault operations in Lingayen Gulf, Luzon Island: Commander (E) C. C. Clark, O.B.E. R.A.N.; Commander (S) R. F. Hatherall, R.A.N.; Lieutenant Commander T. K. Morrison, O.B.E., R.A.N.; Lieutenant Commander R. I. Peek, O.B.E., R.A.N.; Lieutenant Commander (E) N. A. C. Letch, R.A.N.; Lieutenant H. L. Gunn, R.A.N.; Lieutenant G. R. Griffiths, R.A.N.; Lieutenant D. J. Hamer, R.A.N.; Lieutenant G. F. Fielder, R.A.N.V.R.; Sub-Lieutenant P. W. Adams, R.A.N.R.
	For continuous zeal and devotion to duty in training a Flotilla of L.C.T. and preparing them for the successful assault on Normandy in June, 1944: A/Lieutenant Commander F. S. B. Appleton, R.A.N.V.R.
	For exceptional loyalty, zeal and competence while serving on the staff of Commodore (D) Eastern Fleet: Mr. C. G. Tiller, Temporary Warrant Telegraphist, R.A.N.
	For exceptional skill, audacity and judgment whilst serving in one of His Majesty's Submarines, Lieutenant P. G. Evatt, R.A.N.V.R.
	For courage, determination and great devotion to duty In valuable and hazardous survey operations in the Par East: Lieutenant Commander S. W. S. Robertson, R.A.N.; Lieutenant B. A. Reeves, R.A.N.V.R.: Sub-Lieutenant D. L. Cole, R.A.N.R.
	For gallantry, skill and outstanding devotion to duty in special operations in the Far East: Lieutenant (Sp.) P. E. Mason, R.A.N.V.R.
	For bravery and skill whilst serving in H.M.S. Meteor in successful engagements with enemy light forces: Lieutenant R. F. Williams, R.A.N.V.R.
	For courage, skill and devotion to duty while serving in H.M.M.L.588 in the destruction of enemy midget submarines: Lieutenant R. W. S. Goodman, R.A.N.V.R.
	For outstanding courage, skill and leadership in special operations In most hazardous conditions during the campaign in New Guinea: Lieutenant (SD.) G. A. V. Stanley, R.A.N.V.R.
	For gallantry, resolution and skill while serving in H.M.S. Conn in successful Anti-U-Boat warfare: Lieutenant W. F. Rayner, R.A.N.V.R.
	For distinguished service, efficiency and zeal whilst serving In H.M.S. Tuscan in the clearance of the Aegean and the relief of Greece during the period 1944-1945: Lieutenant K. W. Marjason, R.A.N.V.R.
	For outstanding skill, courage and coolness of action whilst serving in H.M.S. Loch Shin in destruction of three U-Boats, and in inflicting severe damage on a fourth whilst escorting convoys to and from North Russia in February and April, 1945: Lieutenant G. S. Mann, R.A.N.V.R.
	For gallantry, fortitude and skill whilst serving In H.M.A. Ships Kanimbla, Westralia and Manoora In numerous amphibious assaults in the Southwest Pacific Area including operations In New Guinea, the Philippines and Borneo: Commander A. V. Bunyan, R.A.N.R.(S) ; Lieutenant Commander A. D. Barling, R.A.N.R.(S); A/Commander E. W. Livingstone, R.A.N.R.(S) ; Lieutenant Commander B. Paul, R.D., R.A.N.R. (S) ; Lieutenant M. J : Lee, R.A.N.R.; T/Engineer Lieutenant L. W. Broadbridge, R.A.N.R.(S) ; Sub-Lieutenant A. E. Le Page, R.A.N.R., Lieutenant R. T. Guyett, R.A.N.R(S).
	For courage, endurance and skill whilst serving In H.M.A. Ships Echuca, Deloraine, Burdekin, Gascoyne, in escort duties for a period of more than three years under hazardous and trying conditions between the coast of Australia and the Philippine Islands: Lieutenant Commander R. A. Nettlefold, A.D.C., V.D., R.A.N.R.; Lieutenant Commander H. J. Weston. R.A.N.R. (S) ; A/Lieutenant Commander T. S. Marchington, R.D., R.N.R (Retd.) ; Lieutenant E. J. Peel, R.A.N.; T/Engineer Lieutenant M. Corrighan, M.B.E., R.A.N.R.(S).
	For skilful organization and for courage and devotion to duty in the operations covering the assault landing on Tarakan on the 1st May, 1945, whilst serving in H.M.A. Ships Westralia, and Manoora: T/ Lieutenant P.A.L. Dawborn, R.A.N.M(S); Lieutenant Y.L. C. Penglase, R.A.N.R.
	For outstanding courage, skill and initiative whilst serving in H.M.A. Ships Shropshire, Hobart and Swan over a period of seven months in operations in the Far East which covered the bombardments of Tarakan, Wewak, Labuan and Balikpapan and the attack on the Lingayen Gulf, Aitape and Wewak: Lieutenant Commander J. S. Mesley, R.A.N.; A/Lieutenant Commander G. L. Fowle, R.A.N.; Lieutenant W. J. Dovers, R.A.N.
	Lieutenant Billman landed on Panoan Island on 20th October, 1944, with the Assault Forces. He displayed bravery and devotion to duty and exceptional skill over a period of four months in dealing with Japanese mines and unexploded bombs in the clearance operations in the Philippines: Lieutenant (Sp.) 11. L. Elliman, R.A.N.V.R.
	For gallantry, perseverance and outstanding skill in successfully cutting the Hong Kong-Saigon and Singapore. Saigon cables on 31st July, 1945. The operation was performed in water much deeper than expected, and hampered by tide and rough weather: Sub-Lieutenant X. M. Briggs, R.A.N.V.R.
	For gallantry and resolution whilst serving in H.M.A.S. Perth, lost by enemy action in the Far East on 1st March, 1942; Commander (S) R. F. INT. Lowe, R.A.N.; Surgeon Lieutenant Commander S. E. L. Stening, R.A.N.R.; Lieutenant Commander J. A. Harper, R.N.; Lieutenant (E) W. H. Roberts, R.A.N.
	New Year Honours List, 1946: A/Lieutenant Commander H. A. McKenzie, R.A.N.; Lieutenant Commander F. IL Albert, R.A.N.V.R.; Lieutenant A. H. Brittain, R.A.N.V.R.; Lieutenant C. A. Byrne, R.A.N.V.R.
D.F.C.	For courage and devotion to duty In flying operations in the Far Eastern Theatre of War from April to October, 194~: Lieutenant Commander P. E. Carr, R.A.N.
ALBERT MEDAL in bronze (Posthumous)	For gallantry in saving life at sea at the cost of his own. When the ship on which he was a passenger was torpedoed, Stoker Petherbridge got away with twenty others on a raft. During the ordeal which followed, Petherbridge left this raft on several occasions, without a life-belt, to go to the help of those who through physical weaknesses could not prevent themselves from slipping into the sea. The strain of this merciful work upon himself was such that he could not carry on, and during the night which followed the sinking of the ship, he himself disappeared: Stoker 2nd Class C. A. Petherbridge, R.A.N.R.
BAR TO D.S.M.	For skill, determination and courage whilst serving in H.M.A.S. Arunta in Leyte Gulf Operations: A/Chief Petty Officer 13. D. McCarthy, D.S.M., R.A.N.
	For courage, endurance and skill whilst serving in H.M.A.S. Strahan in escort duties for a period of more than three years under hazardous and trying conditions between the Coast of Australia and the Philippine Islands, T/Chief Stoker, P. A. Collins, R.A.N.
D.S.M.	For outstanding skill and determination in pressing home a successful attack on the Japanese Naval Base at Sabang: Chief Petty Officer J. H. Hutchings, R.A.N.
	For distinguished service in successful survey work under dangerous conditions in the Far East: Petty Officer L, Stewart, R.A.N.
	For gallant service, endurance and devotion to duty while serving in H.M.S. Bamborough Castle in the Arctic Sea while escorting convoys to and from North Russia: Able Seaman F. N. Worden, R.A.N.R.
	For skill, determination and courage whilst serving in H.M.A. Ships Shropshire and Arunta In Leyte Gulf Operations: Chief Petty Officer W. J. Cantwell, R.A.N.; Chief Petty Officer A. W. F. Cooper, R.A.N.; Chief Petty Officer W. Minton, R.A.N.; Chief Yeoman of Signals F. B. Hollister, R.A.N.; Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class A. H. Mayger, R.A.N.; Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class F. D. Taylor, R.A.N.R.; Petty Officer G. D. V. C. Cheadle, R.A.N.; Petty Officer R. N. Hillen, R.A.N.; Acting Petty Officer G. J. Williams R.A.N.; Petty Officer J. J. Power, R.A.N.; Leading Seaman R. J. DisseIl, R.A.N.V.R.; Acting Leading Stoker F. Mack, R.A.N.; Mechanician 1st Class M. J. Hayes, R.A.N.; Able Seaman E. G. Bremner, R.A.N.R.; Able Seaman R. H. Wellard, R.A.N..
	For gallantry, skill and devotion to duty whilst serving in H.M.A. Ships Australia, Shropshire, Arunta and Warramunga, which took part in the assault landing in the Lingayen Gulf, Luzon Island: Chief Petty Officer A. J. C. Harding, R.A.N.; Chief Shipwright A. W. Robinson, R.A.N.; Chief Stoker A. S. Holdsworth, R.A.N.; Temporary Chief Stoker P. G. Wilkins, R.A.N.; Electrical Artificer 3rd Class A. V. Park, R.A.N.; Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer V. Goodwin, R.A.N.; Petty Officer J. Conway, R.A.N.; Petty Officer J. Feltham, R.A.N.; Petty Officer E. J. Mitchell, R.A.N.; Petty Officer W. S. Priddle, R.A.N.; Petty Officer F. T. Thompson, R.A.N.R.; Stoker Petty Officer M. C. D. Evans, R.A.N.; Engine Room Artificer 4th Class W. B. Schwann, R.A.N.R.; Leading Seaman W. G. Chester, R.A.N.R.; Leading Seaman R. L. Cazaly, R.A.N.R.; Able Seaman A. E. Boitano, R.A.N.R.; Able Seaman H. A. Byles, R.A.N.R.; Able Seaman J. M. Clarke, R.A.N.R.; Able Seaman J. Craven, R.A.N.R.; Able Seaman H. R. Hughes, R.A.N.; Able Seaman F. M. E. Jenkins, R.A.N.R.; Able Seaman L. D Jones, R.A.N.R.; Able Seaman R. Peet, R.A.N.R.; Able Seaman W. A. Theodore, R.A.N.R~; Able Seaman T. k. Legoe, R.A.N.R.; Petty Officer A. Turton, R.A.N.
	For courage, determination and great devotion to duty In valuable and hazardous survey operations In the Far East: Petty Officer J. E. Kidd, R.A.N.; Able Seaman B. R. Smith, R.A.N.R.
	For gallantry, fortitude and skill whilst serving in H.M.A.S. Kanimbla in numerous amphibious assaults in the Southwest Pacific Area including operations In New Guinea, the Philippines and Borneo; Chief Yeoman of Signals C. B. Mitchell, R.A.N.; Acting Temporary Petty Officer P. Figucio, R.A.N.R.; Able Seaman 13. J. Bailey, R.A.N.R.; Able Seaman L. G. Jeffrey, R.A.N.R.; Able Seaman C. P. Whiteman, R.A.N.R.; Able Seaman A. J. Mitchell, R.A.N.R.
	For courage, endurance and skill whilst serving In H.M.A. Ships Hawkesbury, Burdekin, Castlemaine, Stawell, Kalgoorlie, Cootamundra, Gascoyne, Latrobe, Deloraine, Goulburn, Junee, Swan and Bundaberg in escort duties for a period of more than 3 years under hazardous and trying conditions between the coast of Australia and the Philippine Islands: Acting Chief Petty Officer C. C. Cotter, R.A.N.; Acting Chief Petty Officer L. D. McClymont, R.A.N.; Temporary Chief Petty Officer A. K. Smith, R.A.N.; Chief Stoker T. E. Jeffrey, R.A.N.; Chief Stoker W. F. Oldfield, R.A.N.; Petty Officer V. W. Fazio, R.A.N.; Petty Officer S. H. Gibbons, R.A.N.; Petty Officer J. W. Mumford, R.A.N.; Petty Officer S. M. F. Pollard, R.A.N.R.; Temporary Petty Officer G. B. Butler, R.A.N.; Temporary Petty Officer A. S, Long, R.A.N.R.; Temporary Petty Officer C. A. N. South, R.A.N.R.; Temporary Stoker Petty Officer A. H. Waller, R.A.N.; Temporary Petty Officer Telegraphist W. J. Sperring, R.A.N.R.; Temporary Stores Petty Officer G. J. Campbell, R.A.N.R.; Sick Berth Attendant A. F. Cole, R.A.N.R.; Leading Seaman R. L. Wood, R.A.N.R.
	For skilful organization and for courage and devotion to duty In the operations covering the assault landing on Tarakan on the 1st May, 1945, whilst serving in H.M.A.S. 'Westralia and Manoora: Acting Leading Seaman N. L. Grant, R.A.N.R.; Able Seaman R. A. Nobes, R.A.N.R.
	For gallantry and resolution whilst serving In H.M.A.S. Perth, lost by enemy action in the Far East on 1st March, 1942:' Stoker Petty Officer J. McQuade, R.A.N.; Petty Officer H. H. Abbott, R.A.N. *, Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist H. F. Knight, R.A.N.; Electrical Artificer 3rd Class A. H. Kiesey, R.A.N.; Engine Room Artificer 1st Class J. Hughes, R.A.N.; Sick Berth Petty Officer J. Cunningham, R.A.N; Leading Cook (S) T. S. Larkin, R.A.N.
	New Year Honours List 1946: Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist L. T. Young, R.A.N.V.R.; Chief Engine Room Artificer W. K. Steuart, R.A.N.; Temporary Yeoman of Signals V. C. Coulter, R.A.N.R.; Stoker Petty Officer G. FL McDonnel, R.A.N.; Acting Leading Telegraphist C. M. McEachern, R.A.N.R.; Leading Coder C. Fleay, R.A.N.; Leading Writer G. L. Carden, R.A.N.R.; Able Seaman R. R. Collins, R.A.N.V.R; Able Seaman E. C. Mole, R.A.N.
B.E.M. (MILITARY)	For courage and endurance in the care of survivors from a torpedoed Merchant Ship: A/Petty Officer A. E. Seivers, R.A.N.R.
	For great gallantry in the rescue of two motor mechanics and the control of a fire which broke out following a petrol explosion in the engine room: Motor Mechanic 4th Class J. A. Page, R.A.N.
	For gallantry and zeal in fire fighting though suffering from injuries himself: Chief Petty Officer A. M. Bough, R.A.N.
	For gallantry, devotion to duty, and good leadership whilst serving in H.M.A.S. Gascoyne in helping to control serious fires which broke out in another vessel: Chief Stoker A. Wrench, R.A.N.
	For courage, skill and undaunted devotion to duty in hazardous operations: Able Seaman R. F. Peel, R.A.N.
	For gallantry, skill and devotion to duty whilst serving in H.M.A.S. Shropshire in the assault landing operations in the Lingayen Gulf, Luzon Island: Petty Officer Radio Mechanic F. W. Thomas, R.A.N.
	When the Japanese ship Rakuyo Marit carrying Prisoners of War was sunk by a submarine Engine-Room Artificer Duncan who was amongst the prisoners immediately took control of No. 2 Hatch. That the lives of most of the prisoners were saved was due to his coolness and good leadership; Engine-Room Artificer 3rd Class V. R. Duncan, R.A.N.
	New Year Honours List, 1945: Chief Yeoman of Signals F. G. Watkins, R.A.N.; Chief Stoker P. H. Lynch, R.A.N., Stoker W. McC. Coles, R.A.N.
	In addition, 315 members of the R.A.N. have been Mentioned in Despatches.
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS T0 R.A.N. PERSONNEL FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
LEGION OF MERIT: DEGREE OF CHIEF COMMANDER	For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the Government of the United States in duty of great responsibility as Commander of a Task Force 7th Fleet from March l5th, 1943, to June 13th, 1944: Rear-Admiral V. A. C. Crutchley, V.C., D.S.C., R.N.
LEGION OF MERIT: DEGREE OF OFFICER	For distinguishing himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy during his assignment as Coast Watcher on an Island in the Pacific from 12th February, 1943, to 18th September, 1943: Lieutenant R. Firth, R.A.N.V.R.
	For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the U.S.A. in action against enemy barge traffic along the Coast of New Guinea and the Western Coast of New Britain during the period from September, 1943, to January, 1944: Lieutenant E. M. Howitt, R.A.N.V.R.
	For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the U.S.A.: Lieutenant (Sp.) T. 0. Sexton, R.A.N.V.R.
	For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the U.S.A. as Commanding Officer, H.M.A.S. Westralia in action against enemy Japanese forces in the South West Pacific War Area: Commander A. V. Knight, O.B.E., R.A.N.R.(S).
	For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the U.S. as Commanding Officer of H.M.A.S. Warramunga attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet during action against Japanese forces in the Southwest Pacific Area from April 1st to October 1st, 1944: Commander N. A. MacKinnon, R.A.N.
	For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service in action against the Japanese: Captain E. F. V. Dechaineux, D.S.C., R.A.N.
	For the performance of duties of great responsibility as Flag Officer of the Allied Naval Forces Southwest Pacific Area: Commodore J. A. Collins, C.B., R.A.N.
LEGION OF MERIT: DEGREE OF LEGIONNAIRE	For extraordinary fidelity and exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service: Sub Lieutenant S. G. V. Bell, R.A.N.V.R.
	For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the U.S. as the Naval Liaison Officer with the Commonwealth Naval Board, and as a member of the Staff of the Commander Allied Naval Forces. Southwest Pacific Area from September, 1942, to November, 1944: A/Commander H. S. Chesterman, R.A.N.
	For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Liaison Officer on the Staff of Commander Aircraft, South Pacific Force from September 27th, 1943, to May 1st, 1944: Lieutenant A. D. Thompson, R.A.N.V.R.
	For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Officer-in-Charge Australian Hydrographic Branch, and later as senior officer of the Allied Surveying Task Group, Allied Naval Forces, Southwest Pacific Area while operating in the combat areas of New Guinea and New Britain from December, 1942, to December, 1943: Commander C. G. Little, D.S.C., R.A.N.
	For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Senior Officer of the Surveying Task Group, Allied Naval Forces in the Southwest Pacific Area, while operating in the combat areas of New Guinea and New Britain and later as Officer-in -Charge, Australian Hydrographic Branch from December, 1942, to November, 1944: Commander K. E. Oom, O.B.E., R.A.N.
SILVER STAR MEDAL	For conspicuous gallantry and Intrepidity In action while attached to an Underwater Demolition Team: Warrant Officer M. I. Harper, R.A.N.R.(S).
NAVY CROSS (POSTHUMOUS)	For outstanding heroism as Officer-In-Charge of a Naval Beach Party in the landing at Japanese occupied Finschhafen, New Guinea on September 22nd, 1943: Lieutenant Commander J. M. Band, R.A.N.R.(S).
NAVY CROSS	For distinguishing himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity In action as Commanding Officer of H.M.A.8 Australia during the capture of Lingayen Gulf and the landing on Luzon, Philippine Islands from 6th January, to M January, 1945: Captain J. M. Armstrong, D.S.O., R.A.N.
BRONZE STAR MEDAL	For meritorious service in connection with combat operations in the Southwest Pacific Area: Lieutenant (Sp.) A- A. Joel, R.A.N.V.R.