1972 New Zealand gallantry awards

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The 1972 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via two Special Honours Lists dated 7 March and 27 July 1972, and recognised five New Zealand military personnel for gallant and distinguished service during operations in Vietnam.[1][2]

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)[]

  • Squadron Leader Robin John Klitscher BSc – Royal New Zealand Air Force.
  • Lieutenant Edwin Grant Steel – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

Military Medal (MM)[]

  • Lance Corporal John Leonard Adams – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

Mention in despatches[]

  • Lieutenant (temporary Captain) Robert John Sutherland Munro – Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals.
  • Private Taare Parekura – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

References[]

  1. ^ "Honours and awards" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. 29 March 1972. p. 672.
  2. ^ "Honours and awards" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. 3 August 1972. p. 1582.
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