1966 New Zealand gallantry awards

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The 1966 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via a special honours list dated 5 September 1966, and recognised four New Zealand military personnel for gallant and distinguished services in operations in South Vietnam. [1]

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Order of the British Empire

Member (MBE)

Military division

British Empire Medal (BEM)

Military division

Military Cross (MC)

Mentioned in despatches

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References

  1. "Honours and awards" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. 12 September 1966. p. 1437.