1968 New Zealand gallantry awards explained

The 1968 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via two Special Honours Lists dated 23 September and 8 October 1968, and recognised 14 New Zealand military personnel for gallantry and distinguished service in Malaysia and during operations in Vietnam.^{[1] [2]}

For actions in Malaysia

Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct

• Private Kevin James Smallridge – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (Regular Force).

For actions in Vietnam

Order of the British Empire

Member (MBE)

Military division, additional

• Major John Airth Mace – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
• Major Thomas Gerald Martin – Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery.

Military Cross (MC)

• Lieutenant Maurice Francis Dodson – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (Regular Force); of Christchurch
• Captain Anthony George Howell – Royal New Zealand Zealand Infantry Regiment.
• Major Brian Thomas Albert Worsnop – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)

• Driver Ronald James Prichard – Royal New Zealand Army Service Corps.

Mentioned in despatches

• Corporal Hukarere Mamaeroa Bristowe – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
• Driver Richard Dick Dargaville – Royal New Zealand Army Service Corps.
• Captain and Quartermaster David Ralph Hughes – Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps.
• Captain Russell James Martin – Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery.
• Sergeant John Russell Whitworth – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
• Corporal Howard Owen Wilson – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct

• Lance Bombardier Bruce Allan Wynyard – Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery (Regular Force).

Notes and References

1. Web site: Award for gallantry and distinguished service . 26 September 1968 . New Zealand Gazette . 1639 . 59.
2. Web site: Awards for gallantry and distinguished service . 17 October 1968 . New Zealand Gazette . 1836 . 65.