AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS 26 JANUARY – THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE LISTING BUT IS AN ABRIDGED
VERSION WHICH INCLUDES MOST VETERANS WHO HAVE RECEIVED AWARDS AND THOSE SERVING
PERSONNEL WHO THE NAA HAS CONTACT WITH.
OFFICER (AO) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Royal Australian Navy
Rear Admiral James GOLDRICK AM CSC RANR, ACT
For distinguished service as Commander, Border Protection Command, Commander,
Joint Education and Training, and Commandant of the Australian Defence Force
Academy, and for outstanding scholarship in the study of Australian naval history.
Rear Admiral Goldrick's distinguished service and devotion to duty in senior command positions have been critical to the effectiveness of the Australian Defence Force now and into the future. His contribution to the knowledge and study of Australian's naval history has been outstanding. Rear Admiral Goldrick has greatly increased the operational effectiveness and enhanced the national and international reputation of the Australian Defence Force.
Australian Army
Major General Grant Douglas CAVENAGH AM, Vic
For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force as Commander Joint
Logistics and as Head Land Systems Division.
Major General Cavenagh has led substantive change in the areas of strategic logistics and the procurement of equipment that has resulted in improved delivery of Defence capability to the nation. His comprehensive and forthright approach is indicative of his distinguished service, bringing great credit upon himself, the Australian Army and the Australian Defence
Force.
Major General Gerard Paul FOGARTY AM, ACT
For distinguished service as Deputy Commander Joint Task Force 633 in Iraq,
Director General Personnel - Army and as Head People Capability.
Major General Fogarty has been fundamental in the realisation of Australia's national interests and in leading profound strategic change for Australian Defence Force personnel. His diligence, clear desire to improve the understanding and management of people and sense of duty are hallmarks of his distinguished service and bring great credit upon himself, the
Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force.
MEMBER (AM)
Mr Jock Hewett STATTON OAM, 57 Cut Hill Road, Kangarilla SA 5157
For significant service to the veteran community of South Australia.
Member, National Executive, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2004-2012.
State President, South Australian Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia,
2004-2012.
Chairman, State Membership Committee, 1995-2004.
Member, Services Cemeteries Trust, 1995-2012.
Member, Poppy Day Trust Fund, 1995-2012.
Member, ANZAC Remembrance Appeal Trust Fund, 1995-2012.
Member, Administration Committee, 1996-2012.

Member, Memorial Hall Management Committee, 1996-2012.
State Board representative on ANZAC Day Committee, 1997-2012.
Member, Awards Committee, 1997-2012.
RSL Representative on Vietnam Veterans Special Events Committee, 1998-2008.
RSL Representative, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial Committee, since
2007.
Vice-Patron, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial Appeals Committee, 2012.
Chairman, RSL Care (SA), since 2012; formerly War Veterans' Home.
Chairman, Board of Management, War Veterans' Home, 2008-2012; Deputy Chairman,
2003-2008.
Deputy Chairman, State Veterans Advisory Council, 2011; Member, since 2009.
Chairman, State Veterans Health Advisory Council, since 2008.
Member, State Volunteer Ministerial Advisory Group, 2004-2012.
Member, Future Directions, Repatriation General Hospital, since 2004.
President, 9 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (9RAR) SA Association, 2003-2005.
MEMBER (AM) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Royal Australian Navy
Captain Jonathan David SADLEIR RAN, ACT
For exceptional performance of duties as the Director Navy Continuous Improvement,
Commanding Officer HMAS Parramatta and as Staff Officer Global Operations.
Captain Sadleir's leadership and drive as Staff Officer Global Operations in Military Strategic
Commitments Branch, at sea as Commanding Officer HMAS Parramatta and in the delivery of crucial business reforms across the Royal Australian Navy have been extraordinary. The passion, tenacity and diligence of his Sea Command and strategic staff and business reform endeavours have delivered significant operational, financial and capability improvements to the Royal Australian Navy. He has contributed significantly to the success of Navy and
Defence strategic reforms.
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr John Graeme BALFOUR, Belrose NSW 2085
For service to the community, particularly veterans.
Honorary Secretary, 7th Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery Association, since 1986;
Newsletter Editor.
Anzac Day Marshal, Returned and Services League of Australia (NSW Branch), 1972-2012;
Member, RSL NSW Anzac Day Executive Committee.
Marshal for various other parades including the Centenary of Federation, National
Servicemen's and Vietnam Veterans' Welcome Home Parade.
Member, Forestville Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1987;
Parade Commander, ANZAC Sunday March and Service, since 2009.
Member, Judging Panel, Sub-Branch's Australia My Country competition, since 2008.
Marshal, Reserve Forces Day March, since 1998.
Recruiting Liaison Officer, 2nd Division, Australian Army Reserve, ongoing; Reservist, since
1965, attaining rank of Warrant Officer Class One.
Manager, HC Coombs Training Centre, Reserve Bank of Australia, 1988-2007; employee at the RBA, for over 40 years.

Mr Kevin John BORGER, 67 Elanora Avenue, Pottsville NSW 2489
For service to veterans and their families, and to people with a disability.
Senior Advocate, Vietnam Veterans' Federation of Australia, Queensland Branch, for
20 years.
State Coordinator, Golf, Special Olympics; State Team Manager, 2004 and 2010; managed golfers for overseas events in Shanghai 2007, and Athens 2011; volunteer, for over 10 years.
Established a golf program for people with a disability in Tweed Heads, 2003.
Mr Walter BULDO, 1 Seaton Place, Parkinson Qld 4115
For service to the community, particularly veterans and their families.
Senior Advocate, Queensland Branch, Defence Force Welfare Association, since
1998; Pensions Officer, since 1995; also represents cases to the Veterans' Review Board.
Honorary Treasurer, since 2008; ongoing Database Manager and Editor, Camaraderie journal; Member, since 1995.
Senior Advocate, Greenbank Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since
2000; Welfare/Pensions Officer, since 1996.
Past President; Past Vice-President; Member, since 1995.
Treasurer, Greenbank RSL Services Club, since 2001; Senior Advocate, since
2000; Welfare/Pensions Officer, since 1996.
Board Member, since 2000; Life Member, since 2011.
Justice of the Peace, since 1971.
Mr Kenneth John CRADDOCK, Narrabri NSW 2390
For service to the community of Narrabri, particularly veterans and their families.
President, Narrabri Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2002; current Welfare Officer; Trustee, Benevolent Fund, since 1999; Recruiting and Information
Officer, since 1998; active Member, since 1998.
Honorary Secretary/Treasurer, NSW State Upper North West District Council, since 2000;
Narrabri Sub-Branch Delegate, for 13 years.
President, Narrabri Legacy Group, for 3 years; Vice-President; Member, 2000-2007; supporter, since 1997.
Founding Member, North Western NSW National Serviceman's Association, since 1993; Past
Vice-President; Life Member, since 2007.
Brigade Captain, Tibbereena Brigade, NSW Rural Fire Service, 1982-1985; Member,
1980-1985.
Volunteer, Illawong Bush Fire Brigade, 1965-1979; Deputy Captain, for 6 years.
Volunteer, Volunteer Coastal Patrol, 1962-1967.
President, Namoi Valley Antique Car Club; Vice-President; Rally Director, Bush Rally, 1990.
Mr Alan Richard CURRY, 6 Reliance Boulevard, Tanilba Bay NSW 2319
For service to the community, particularly veterans and their families.
Honorary Secretary, 5th Field Ambulance Royal Australian Army Medical Corps (RAAMC)
Association, since 1991; Editor, quarterly magazine (which he has developed from a smaller black and white newsletter); current roles also include Welfare Officer, Subscription
Secretary, Historian, Archivist and Librarian.
Organiser of all the Association's events including ANZAC marches, reunion dinners and
Reserve Forces Day events.

Represents the association at the RAAMC Association.
Honorary Life Member, RAAMC Association, 2011.
Secretary, Lemon Tree Passage and District Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of
Australia (now the Tilligerry Sub-Branch), 1996-2001; Trustee, Assistant Treasurer and
Vice-President; Member, since 1995.
Former Member, Precinct Committee, Port Stephens Council.
Mr Frederick Charles GOODE, 4 Mingay Avenue, East Maitland NSW 2323
For service to veterans and their families.
Vice-President, Hunter Valley District Council, Returned and Services League of Australia
Sub-Branches, since 2004; Member, Management Committee, since 2001; Delegate, since
2000.
Founding Member, Hunter Valley Welfare and Pension Officers Network, 2002.
Vice-President, Maitland Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since
2002; currently maintains website; Trustee, since 2002; Pensions Officer, since 2001;
Member, since 1998; Youth Club Liaison Officer; Research Officer; Memorials Officer;
Historian.
Current President, Reserve Forces Day, Newcastle Regional Council; Vice-President,
2000-2009; Member, 1998-2009 and since 2010; Maitland/Coalfields Liaison and Publicity
Officer.
Member, New Medal Group (Australian Defence Medal), 2003-2006.
Committee Member, NSW Defence Reserve Association, since 2010.
Justice of the Peace, since 2004.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
Mr Douglas Rayment HENDERSON,
C104 'Rivage Royale', 75 Brighton Parade, Southport Qld 4215
For service to veterans and their families, and to youth.
National Vice-President, Vietnam Veterans' Federation of Australia, 2000-2002; President,
Queensland Branch, 1999-2002; Welfare Officer, NSW Branch, 1994-1995.
Member, National Operations Working Party, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 2000- 2004.
Member, National Suicide Prevention Committee, Federal Government.
Member, National Alcohol Management Forum.
Member, Southern Queensland Regional Consultative Forum, Vietnam Veterans' Counselling
Service.
Welfare Officer, Nerang Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia.
Chair, Queensland Ex-Service Round Table Conference, for 18 months.
Member, Queensland Veterans' Consultative Forum.
Founder and Chairman, Kokoda Challenge Association, since 2005.
Mr Robert John HOLLOWAY, 23 Dorothy Avenue, Armidale NSW 2350
For service to the community, and to veterans and their families.
Life Member, Lions NSW/ACT Save Sight Foundation; Board Member, for 4 years.
District Governor, District 201 N1, Lions International, 1995-1996; Zone Chairman, 1985;
Cabinet Member, for 23 years.
President, Lions Club of Armidale Dumaresq, 1983-1984; active Member, since 1978.

Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, for 15 years.
Honorary President, Armidale Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia,
2003-2005 and since 2007; Vice-President; Honorary Secretary; Honorary Treasurer;
Honorary Pension and Welfare Officer; actively involved with the BEST Program (through the
Department of Veterans' Affairs) and the RSL Day Care Club; active Member, since 1980.
Life Member, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2010.
Founding Member and Flight Commander, 37 Flight, Air Training Corps, Armidale (now
No 337 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets), 1996-2001.
Mr Sigmund Alexander JABLONSKI, NSW
For service to Vietnam veterans.
Volunteer companion and part-time carer to a fellow Vietnam veteran, for over 30 years.
Mrs Patricia May KENNEDY, 20 Edgar Street, Bedford Park SA 5042
For service to veterans and their families, particularly as an entertainer.
Founder/Organiser/Host, Vietnam Veterans' Day Concert, Vietnam Veterans Remembrance
Day Committee, Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide, since 1999; Committee Member, since
1999.
Performer/Entertainer, Australian Forces Overseas Fund Concert, Vietnam, 1966 and in 1968 for 3 months; performed under the stage name 'Big Pretzel'.
Has performed at numerous memorial concerts for Vietnam Veterans around Australia.
Awards/recognition include:
Inducted into 9 RAR Family, 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Association of South
Australia, 2003.
Mr Brian James KOTZ, Blakeview SA 5114
For service to the community, particularly veterans and their families.
Chairman, Stone Hut Soldiers Memorial Hall Committee, since 1998.
Vice-President, 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Association, South Australia, since
2004.
Mr Ian Geoffrey McKEOWN, 9/2 Cameron Street, Cranbourne East Vic 3977
For service to the community, particularly veterans and their families.
Immediate Past President, Victorian Branch, Defence Force Welfare Association, since 2011;
President, 1998-2011; Committee Member, 1996-1998; TIP Welfare/Pensions Officer; Editor,
Supplement newsletter.
Representative, Victorian Ex-Service Organisation Consultative Forum.
Committee Member, Victorian Branch, Australian Army Training Team Vietnam Association,
1993-1998 and since 2002; Secretary and Treasurer, 1998-2002.
Foundation Member, Dromana and District Historical Society, since 1985; President,
2008-2009; Chair, Historical Book Committee.
Vice-President, Australian Welsh Male Choir, since 2009; Committee Member, since 1998.
Brigadier Philip John McNAMARA CSC ESM (Ret'd),
36 McCauley Street, Thirroul NSW 2515
For service to the community, particularly veterans and their families.
Current President, Legacy Club of Wollongong and South Coast; Vice-President, 2010-2012.
Chairman, Wollongong Legacy Group, 2009-2011.

Member, Legacy, since 1984.
Chairman, Board of Directors, Network Kokoda; a charitable organisation formed to provide assistance to communities along the Kokoda Trail, and to preserve the military heritage of this national icon.
Honorary Colonel, 1st Commando Regiment, Australian Regular Army, since 2005.
Member, Churchill Fellowship Selection Committee, 2002-2010.
Awards/recognition include:
Conspicuous Service Cross, 1999; awarded while serving in the Australian Army.
Emergency Services Medal, 2008.
Brigadier Philip John McNAMARA CSC ESM (Ret'd),
36 McCauley Street, Thirroul NSW 2515
For service to the community, particularly veterans and their families.
Current President, Legacy Club of Wollongong and South Coast; Vice-President, 2010-2012.
Chairman, Wollongong Legacy Group, 2009-2011.
Member, Legacy, since 1984.
Chairman, Board of Directors, Network Kokoda; a charitable organisation formed to provide assistance to communities along the Kokoda Trail, and to preserve the military heritage of this national icon.
Honorary Colonel, 1st Commando Regiment, Australian Regular Army, since 2005.
Member, Churchill Fellowship Selection Committee, 2002-2010.
Awards/recognition include:
Conspicuous Service Cross, 1999; awarded while serving in the Australian Army.
Emergency Services Medal, 2008.
Mr Alexander McDonald McNEILL,
9 Haradli Court, Newstead Tas 7250
For service to veterans and their families.
National Vice-President, Naval Association of Australia since 2005; National Deputy
Pensions/Welfare Coordinator, since 2005; Life Member, 2011.
President, Tasmanian Section, Naval Association of Australia, 2002-2005.
Chair, Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) Joint Venture Group, since 2010.
Board Member, BEST and TIP Programs, 2002-2005.
Coordinator, Commemoration Services for the Battle of the Coral Sea, 2005-2009. President,
George Town Sub-Section, since 2011; Secretary, 2007-2010; Life Member, since 2011.
Member and Fundraiser, Launceston Sub-Section, 1995-1998.
Secretary and TIP Welfare/Pensions Officer, Launceston Sub-Branch, Returned and Services
League of Australia, since 2002; George Town Sub-Branch, 1998-2002.
Member, Tasmanian Veterans' Advisory Council, 2009-2011.
Member, Treatment Monitoring Committee, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Tasmania,
2002-2005.
Awards/recognition include:
Diploma of Merit.
Naval Association of Australia, 2004.

Lieutenant Commander Christopher Anthony MILLS RFD RAN (Ret'd),
PO Box 13, Belgian Gardens Qld 4810
For service to the community of Townsville.
Volunteer Legal Adviser, Townsville Regional Committee on the Ageing, since 1999;
Honorary Member, since 2005.
Coordinator, Elder Abuse Steering Committee, 2006-2009.
Volunteer Legal Adviser, Townsville Community Legal Services, since 1999; Life Member, since 2009.
Volunteer, Townsville Homeless Persons Legal Clinic, since 2007.
Honorary Solicitor, North Queensland Competitive Employment Services Ltd, 2004-2010;
Board Member, 2006-2010; Honorary Secretary, 2008-2010.
Secretary, Vietnam Veterans Federation, Townsville, since 2004; Advocate, since 1998;
Member, since 1998; Life Member, since 2011.
Founder and Chairman, Alzheimer's Australia, North Queensland Support Group, 2000.
Member, James Cook University Ethics Committee, since 2007.
Treasurer, Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts Inc, 2010-2011.
Life Member, Townsville District Rugby Union Referees Association, since 2009; President, for 2 years.
Board Member and Judiciary Officer, Townsville District Rugby Union Association,
2006-2009.
Convenor, Townsville Men's Shed, since 2009.
Awards/recognition include:
Reserve Force Decoration, long service award presented to officers in the Reserve elements of the Australian Defence Force.
Mr James Harrison PARKINS, Glenelg East SA 5045
For service to the community through service organisations.
Member, Legacy Australia Council Board, since January 2012.
President, Adelaide Legacy, 2009-2010; operates throughout South Australia and Broken Hill;
Member since 1993; Chair, Board of Management, 2009-2010; Board Member, 2007-2012; has served as Vice-President, Senior Vice-President, Pensions Officer, and on the Group
Liaison Officer's Committee and the 'Friends of Legacy' Committee.
Charter Member, Rotary Club of Somerton Park, since 1988; Past President; former
Secretary.
Current fundraiser, St Ann's Special School; Parent representative on the Board of
Management, since 2008; Member, Parents' and Friends' Working Group.
Awards/recognition include:
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Somerton Park.
Mr Alan Thorold RICHARDSON, 141 Kooyong Road, Rivervale WA 6103
For service to veterans and their families, and to the community of Belmont.
President, City of Belmont Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since
2009.
President, Rivervale Carlisle Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, for
9 years; Secretary, for 3 years; Treasurer, for 2 years; Member, 1967-2008.
Deputy Mayor, City of Belmont Council (West Ward), 1996-1997 and 2003-2005; Councillor,
1989-2005.
Life Member, Lions International, City of Belmont, 1987.

Chairman, Schools Principals Committee, 1994-1997.
President, Happy Days Kindergarten.
President, local netball and cricket associations.
Justice of the Peace.
Awards/recognition include:
Distinguished Service Award, Western Australian Local Government Association, 2009.
Meritorious Medal, City of Belmont Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia,
2001.
Mr Donald Gilbert ROACH, 79/3 Cashel Street, Pasadena SA 5042
For service to veterans and their families.
Treasurer, Mitcham Branch, Royal Australian Air Force Association, since 1996;
Vice-President, 1997-2006; Branch Membership records, since 1999, Chairman newsletter production team, since 2001; Member, Award Panel, since 1999; Member, Welfare
Committee, since 2002; Life Member, since 2006; Member, since 1995.
Foundation Treasurer, Mitcham War Memorial Trust Fund, 2008-2010.
Awards/recognition include:
Certificate of Merit, Federal Council, Royal Australian Air Force Association, 2004.
Distinguished Service Award, Royal Australian Air Force Association, South Australia
Division, 2001.
Mr Daniel John SALMON, PO Box 580, Albury NSW 2640
For service to the community of Albury Wodonga, particularly through the Australian
Air Force Cadets.
Commanding Officer, No 412 Squadron, Australian Air Force Cadets, since 1996; Staff
Member, since 1989; Cadet Member, 1981-1988.
Participated in International Air Cadet Exchange Program as escort staff and Wing (State) coordinator, Promotion Camps as Course Commander.
Treasurer, St Patrick's Cricket Club, since 1994; Junior Coach, 1994-2006; Member, since
1992.
Treasurer, Albury Border Cricket Association (now Cricket Albury-Wodonga), 1993-2000.
Current Member, Parish Pastoral Council, St Patrick's Catholic Church; Chairman, for
2 terms.
The Reverend Father Thomas Harold SHANAHAN,
108A Upper Street, Tamworth NSW 2340
For service to veterans and their families, and to the community.
President, Tamworth Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2004-2007;
Delegate to the District Council, 2004-2007; Trustee, 2003-2012, Chaplain and Funeral
Celebrant, 1998-2012.
Executive Member, Barraba Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia,
1985-1998.
Member, Moree and Warialda Sub-Branches, Returned and Services League of Australia,
1970-1985.
Life Member, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2010.
Parish Priest. St Joseph's and St Mary's, Bingarra Parish, 1982-1998.
Parish Priest, St John's, Barraba Parish, 1982-1998.
Parish Priest, St Patrick's, Wariada Parish, 1970-1982.

Group Captain Arthur William SKIMIN (Ret'd),
'Valmont', 12/1-5 MacNaughton Street, Holt ACT 2615
For service to the community, particularly veterans and their families.
Current Vice-President, RAAF Association (RAAFA), ACT Division; President, 2004;
Vice-President, 1984-2004. Life Member of National RAAFA.
Current Senior Vice-President, Belconnen Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of
Australia.
Residents' Representative, Morshead Veterans and Aged Persons Retirement Village.
Community Representative, Administrative Advisory Committee, ACT Government's Justice and Community Safety Retirement Villages Code.
Former Member, Department of Veterans' Affairs National Ex-Service Roundtable on Aged
Care, for 8 years.
Past Secretary and Committee Member, RAAF Staff College Association.
Former Member, ACT Chief Minister's Advisory Group on Veterans Memorial Project.
Past Committee Member, Pegasus Riding for the Disabled.
Member, Friends of the National Arboretum, Canberra.
Member, Friends of the Old Parliament House Rose Gardens, Canberra.
Volunteer, Medical School, Australian National University, since 2005.
Mr Benjamin STEWART, Harrison ACT 2914
For service to youth through the Australian Air Force Cadets.
Chief of Staff, Australian Air Force Cadets, since 2008; Staff Member, since 1982; Member, for 35 years.
Director, Performance Evaluation, National Headquarters, 2005-2008.
Officer Commanding, No.7 Wing.
Mr Bernard Leonard VERWAYEN, PO Box 6119, Mooloolah Valley Qld 4553
For service to veterans and their families.
President, Vietnam Logistics Services Veterans' Association (Queensland), 1990-1995.
Inaugural President, Sunshine Coast Sub-Section, Naval Association of Australia,1989.
Member, Sunshine Coast Section, Naval Association of Australia; served as Treasurer,
Vice-President and Committee Member, 1990-2005.
Member, Sandgate Sub-Section, Naval Association of Australia, since 2005.
Volunteer Pensions Officer/advocate, Queensland Branch, Naval Association of Australia, since 1999.
Volunteer Pensions Officer/advocate, Incapacitated Servicemen's Association of Queensland,
1995-1999.
Volunteer Pensions Officer/advocate, Armed Services Assistance Centre (Queensland),
1999-2009.
Volunteer Pensions Officer/advocate, Gympie Sub-Branch, Returned and Services Leagues

Club, 2004-2009.
Volunteer Senior Pensions Officer/advocate, Beerwah/Peachester Sub-Branch, Returned and
Services Leagues Club, since 2010.
Mr Glenn Kenneth WILLMANN,
24 Chardonnay Court, Morayfield Qld 4506
For service to the veterans and their families.
Senior Vice-President, Caboolture-Morayfield Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of
Australia, since 2011; Immediate Past President, 2009-2011; Member, various branches, for
43 years.
Secretary/Treasurer, Redcliffe, Caboolture and Bribie Island Legacy Contact Group, since
2010; Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, 2007-2009; Member, since 2005.
Current Member, Brisbane Legacy Welfare Committee.
Vice-President, 2004-2007, Queensland Branch, Royal Australian Regiment Association;
Member, since 1974.
Vice-President, 6RAR Association, 1997-2005; Committee Member, since 1985; Member,
Organising Committee for 50th Anniversary (in 2008); organiser of ANZAC Day Service at the
National Memorial Walk.
Mrs Betty Margaret WRIGHT, Sawtell NSW 2452
For service to the community through aged care and health organisations.
Director, Coffs Harbour Legacy, since 2006; Chairman/Member, Housing/Tenancy Committee and Nursing Home Committee.
Member, Legacy Nursing Home Committee and Continous Quality Improvement Committee.
Involved with establishing the Woolgoolga and District Retirement Village, 1990; Chairman,
1996-2000; Board Member, 1990-2007; presently Member of the Company; Member,
Planning and Policy Sub-Committee.
Member, Coffs Harbour Future of Ageing, 2000-2001.
Chairman, Management Committee, Seagull Respite Day Care Centre, 1997-2007.
Involved in establishing the TOTO Group (Those on Their Own), Boambee Gardens
Retirement Estate, 2007; Group Leader, Social Club.
Committee Secretary, Woolgoolga Seniors' Centre, 2004-2006.
Committee Member, Woolgoola Adult Day Care Centre, 1986-1998.
Founding Member, Hills District Group, Diversional Therapy Association of New South Wales,
1984.
Founding Member, Coffs Harbour Group, Diversional Therapy Association of New South
Wales, since approximately the 1980s.
Member, St Augustine's Day Care Group, Woolgoolga, for 12 years.
Member, Woolgoolga Art Group, since 1986.
Founder, Northern Regions Combined Fibres Group, since 1989.
Member, the VIEW Club (Voice, Interest and Education of Women), since 1972.
Minute Secretary, Advisory Committee, Rotary Club of Woolgoola, 2002-2004.
Member, War Widows, Coffs Harbour, since 2005; Assistant Secretary.
Member, Sawtell Branch, Probus Club
Mr Kenneth James YOUNG, 118 Kendall Drive, Casula NSW 2170
For service to the community, and to veterans and their families.

Treasurer of both the Fairfield Returned and Services League of Australia Memorial Club and the Sub-Branch, for 23 years; Treasurer of the Club, for 18 years.
Legatee, Southwest Metropolitan Division, Sydney Legacy, since 1979; Chairman,
1989-1990, 1994-1995 and 2001-2003.
Former Member, Formation Committee, Kokoda Track Foundation.
Assists The Salvation Army, Liverpool and Fairfield through the Christmas Lunch and Red
Shield Appeal.
Assists Rotary through the Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment, Liverpool Greenway Rotary
Club, 2010.
Awards/recognition include:
Australia Day Award, Fairfield City Council, 2004.
Paul Harris Fellow and Sapphire pin, Liverpool Greenway Rotary Club
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE MILITARY DIVISION
Royal Australian Navy
Warrant Officer Timothy Joseph HOLLIDAY, NSW
For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Navy in the area of workforce and personnel career development within the Communications and Information Systems category.
Warrant Officer Holliday has provided leadership and outstanding professional knowledge to advance the field of communications, workforce planning and training, contributing significantly to the increased readiness and overall effectiveness of the Communications and
Information Systems category in the Royal Australian Navy.
Chief Petty Officer Arron Cameron WATSON, Qld
For meritorious service in the field of marine engineering in the Royal Australian Navy.
Chief Petty Officer Watson is an inspirational leader providing outstanding service in the field of naval engineering. This service has included the development of technical publications in support of the introduction into service of the Armidale Class Patrol Boats, his excellence as a mentor and trainer for a significant proportion of the Patrol Boat crews and service as a crew member in both Hydrographic and Patrol Boats over a continuous period of six years.
COMMENDATION FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Royal Australian Navy
Captain Simon Giuseppe OTTAVIANO RAN, ACT
For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations as Chief of Staff
Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 on Operation SLIPPER from July 2011 to January
2012.
Captain Ottaviano's distinguished performance as Chief of Staff at Headquarters Joint Task
Force 633 directly contributed to the Australian campaign, particularly with regard to improving the procedures for managing critical incidents and matters of national strategic sensitivity, and the capacity to better sustain deployed, widely dispersed operations. Captain
Ottaviano was a driving force and inspiration for the cohesive, positive environment which

typified the headquarters throughout his deployment.
Commander Andrew Paul QUINN RAN, ACT
For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations as the Commanding
Officer, HMAS Toowoomba on Operation SLIPPER from June to October 2011.
Commander Quinn's leadership enabled HMAS Toowoomba to achieve an outstanding level of performance in the conduct of coalition maritime operations as directed by the
Commander, Combined Maritime Forces. Commander Quinn contributed significantly to the protection of life and security at sea in the Middle East Area of Operations, particularly through operations aimed at terrorism, piracy and other illegal activities.
CONSPICUOUS SERVICE CROSS (CSC)
Royal Australian Navy
Captain Christine Ann CLARKE RAN, NSW
For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Kuttabul.
Captain Clarke is an exceptional officer who consistently displayed outstanding, selfless leadership throughout her tenure in command of HMAS Kuttabul. Her application of high standards, demonstrated performance and unwavering commitment underpinned the success of the Establishment during a particularly busy period.
Commander Mitchell Robert LIVINGSTONE RAN, India
For outstanding achievement while Commanding Officer HMAS Pirie engaged in the rescue of survivors from a foundered vessel at Christmas Island on 15 December
2010.
Commander Livingstone acted without hesitation and remained calm when he led the ASSAIL
THREE crew in HMAS Pirie in their efforts to recover survivors after Suspected Irregular Entry
Vessel 221 broke up on the rocks of Christmas Island in violent weather conditions. His focused leadership and decisiveness inspired the crew to extraordinary acts of bravery and skill to save others. Commander Livingstone's leadership, sound judgement and shiphandling ensured the survival of many who would have otherwise drowned.
Commander Paul James MOGGACH RAN, ACT
For outstanding achievement in the performance of duty as the Commanding Officer of 817 Squadron from August 2009 until decommissioning of the Squadron in
December 2011.
Commander Moggach has executed his duties in command of 817 Squadron until decommissioning under unique, complex and challenging circumstances. The Squadron provided the maximum level of capability to the Australian Defence Force until the last day of service due to Commander Moggach's professionalism, leadership and loyalty to his sailors, officers and his country.
Commander Timothy James STANDEN RAN, NSW
For outstanding achievement as the Fleet Aviation Engineer Officer.
Commander Standen's innovative and energetic leadership while in charge of the Aviation
Maintenance Standards Unit has been inspirational. His original approach to improving the auditing regime, coupled with his championing of New Generation Navy principles and

effective regulatory refinements, have encouraged adoption of a continuous improvement culture and measurable improvement in compliance and safety. His effectiveness and commitment are in the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Navy.
CONSPICUOUS SERVICE MEDAL (CSM)
Royal Australian Navy
Commander Rodney John GRIFFITHS RAN, Indonesia
For meritorious achievement as Assistant Defence Attaché, Australian Defence Staff,
Jakarta.
Lieutenant Commander Griffiths has demonstrated outstanding leadership and performance as the Assistant Defence Attaché - Jakarta. His devotion to duty, professionalism and dedication in this role have been exemplary and have established him as a role model for the
Embassy community. He has set a benchmark for Defence appointments worldwide and provided the tools to assist them in achieving similar standards of performance. His achievements have been in keeping with the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Navy and
Australian Defence Force.
Leading Seaman Deakon James LEWIS, NSW
For meritorious devotion to duty as a Leading Seaman Combat Systems Operator and Tactical Data Link manager in HMAS Sydney.
Leading Seaman Lewis has significantly contributed to improvements in force warfare and network operations. His knowledge of the Adelaide Class Combat Data Link Management
System is unequalled and is directly contributing to a generational advancement in Link 16 operations. His extraordinary talent, dedication and performance are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Navy.
Petty Officer Jay Desmond PETTIFER, NSW
For meritorious achievement and contribution to the Royal Australian Navy by implementing complex security improvements within Garden Island Defence Precinct.
Petty Officer Pettifer is an exceptional senior sailor who has consistently displayed professional excellence, diligence and inspirational leadership during the implementation of complex security improvements within Garden Island Defence Precinct, including the
Enhanced Self-Defence Capability. He has taken responsibility, used his initiative and worked
Australian Navy and the Australian Defence Force.
Warrant Officer Michael John QUINLAN, WA
For meritorious achievement as the Submarine Escape Training Facility Training
Officer at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia.
Warrant Officer Quinlan ensured the safety of all who train at the Submarine Escape Training
Facility by designing and implementing a training and certification package for the largest single group of water-working instructors ever trained in the Royal Australian Navy. He enhanced already stringent safety procedures in an unforgiving workplace. Warrant Officer
Quinlan is a senior sailor who constantly strives to achieve the highest safety standards in keeping with the Royal Australian Navy's finest traditions.

CONSPICUOUS SERVICE MEDAL (CSM)
Petty Officer Luanne Rebecca RULE, Vic
For meritorious devotion to duty as the Petty Officer Naval Police Coxswain in the
Royal Australian Navy's Recruit School.
Petty Officer Rule's innovative and meticulous work ethic has ensured Recruit School's outcomes are delivered with exceptional efficiency and effectiveness. She is an integral member of the Recruit School team and encourages all staff to strive for excellence in the training and discipline of the Royal Australian Navy's recruits.
Warrant Officer William James WELMAN, NSW
For meritorious achievement as the Communications Information Systems Category
Manager in the Directorate of Navy Category Management.
Warrant Officer Welman is an exceptional sailor who consistently displays professional excellence, diligence and foresight in the complex field of Navy category management.
Warrant Officer Welman played a leading role in the production of the preliminary Five Year
Training Requirement document which consolidated data from multiple sources and, through quantitative measures, summarised the anticipated net training liability for every Navy category for the next five years.