AUSTRALIA DAY MILITARY AWARDS.
The Australia Day honours list serves as a testament to the outstanding contributions and exemplary service of individuals across various sectors, particularly within the Australian Defence Force (ADF). This year’s honours list has notably acknowledged the dedication and commitment of 20 ADF personnel in the Order of Australia’s military division, alongside the recognition of 58 ADF personnel for their distinguished and conspicuous service.
Among the distinguished honourees, the leadership of Royal Australian Air Force Chief Air Marshal Robert Chipman has stood out prominently. Air Marshal Chipman’s notable achievements include his instrumental role in the development of rapid-support plans aimed at identifying crucial equipment that Australia could generously provide to Ukraine. His strategic foresight, commitment to international collaboration, and adept planning in this regard have not only showcased his leadership capabilities but have also contributed significantly to fostering positive diplomatic relations.
In recognition of his outstanding achievements and leadership in the military domain, Air Marshal Robert Chipman has been conferred the prestigious title of an Officer in the Military Division of the Order of Australia. This distinguished accolade underscores the highest level of recognition and appreciation for his exceptional service to the nation.
OFFICER (AO) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Air Marshal Robert Timothy Chipman AM CSC
MEMBER (AM) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Navy: Rear Admiral Matthew Paul Buckley CSC RAN; Commodore Peter James Leavy CSM RAN
Army: Brigadier David Charles Hafner CSC; Major General Jason Kyle Walk
Air Force: Group Captain David John Clyde CSM; Group Captain Dennis Davison; Air Commodore Gretchen Elizabeth Fryar; Air Commodore Anthony John Hindmarsh CSC; Group Captain Hannah Louise Jude-Smith
MEDAL (OAM) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Navy: Commander Steven John Bliss RAN; Captain Jacqueline Margaret King RAN; Warrant Officer David John Passmore; Chief Petty Officer Steven David Paterson CSM; Commander Liza Jane Stephenson RAN
Army: Major David Graeme Brown CSM; Warrant Officer Class One Glen Andrew Donaldson; Warrant Officer Class Two Tommy Munyarryun
Air Force: Sergeant Justin Luke Kurban; Flight Sergeant Grant William Reibel,
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL (DSM)
Army: Lieutenant Colonel M
CONSPICUOUS SERVICE CROSS (CSC)
Navy: Petty Officer Gillian Louise Bryant; Commander Claire Elizabeth Jones RAN; Commander Nathan Wyllie Lockhart RAN; Commodore Gustaaf Henri Nord-Thomson RAN;
Army: Brigadier Mark Norman Armstrong; Lieutenant Colonel Alana Burkitt; Lieutenant Colonel Gwenda Margo Caspersonn; Colonel John Angus Dougall; Lieutenant Colonel David James Evans; Brigadier G; Colonel Michael James King; Brigadier Robert Barton Lording CSM; Colonel Rodney Waldemar Petersen; Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan David Pollard; Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Lytton Watson
Air Force: Warrant Officer Paul Ernest Argus; Wing Commander David Norman Bell; Wing Commander Brett Andrew Clarke; Group Captain Daniel Christopher Drinan; Wing Commander Andrew Michael Jackson OAM; Squadron Leader Malith Jayasinghe; Warrant Officer Martin James Miller; Air Commodore Scott Matthew Parry AM; Warrant Officer Melinda Jane Skinner
CONSPICUOUS SERVICE MEDAL (CSM)
Navy: Lieutenant Commander Simon Craig Abley RAN; Chief Petty Officer Dennis Andrew Anning; Warrant Officer Jessica Amy Buley; Lieutenant Commander Michael Copland RAN; Captain Roger Fonhof RAN; Lieutenant Commander Mark Gallagher RAN; Petty Officer Keigan James Gunther; Warrant Officer Steven Alexander Mcconnachie; Lieutenant Matthew Alex Parritt RAN; Commander Peter Dennis Shirley RAN; Warrant Officer Cheryl Valerie Young
Army: Captain Jackson Harris Cail; Warrant Officer Class One Damien Mark Cheung; Warrant Officer Class One Steven Owen Davies; Bombardier Adam James Davies-Moore; Warrant Officer Class One Nigel Roy Dobson; Warrant Officer Class Two David Robert Elliott; Captain Nicholas Paul Goldsworthy; Warrant Officer Class One Shawn Glenn Goodbody; Signaller Thomas Anthony Grayham; Warrant Officer Class One Megan Jennifer Griffiths; Colonel Alison Kim Kaine; Warrant Officer Class Two Benjamin James Kilgour; Major Benjamin Kreis; Major L; Lieutenant Colonel James Thomas Pidgeon; Lieutenant Colonel Meng Wang; Warrant Officer Class One Sean Heinz Weber; Major Sally Williamson
Air Force: Chaplain (Wing Commander) Lindsay Brian Carey; Wing Commander Denis Brian French; Corporal Matthew Palmer; Corporal Jack Clifford Simpson; Squadron Leader Melissa Jane Vreugdenburg
ED: I sure you’ll join me in congratulating each and every one on being recognised for their individual awards.
