1979 New Zealand bravery awards explained

The 1979 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via a Special Honours List on 11 April 1979, and recognised four people for acts of bravery in 1978.^[1]

Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct

• James Aubrey Pierce – of Roxburgh; constable, New Zealand Police.

• Ian Richard Smith – of Russell; constable, New Zealand Police.

• Jean Susan Donnelly – of Masterton.

• Captain Peter William Nelson – Royal New Zealand Army Education Corps, Regular Force Cadet School, Waiouru.

Notes and References

1. News: Honours and awards . 11 April 1979 . New Zealand Gazette . 1091 . 30.