Government House

CANBERRA ACT 2600

 

17 July 2019

 

It is notified for general information that the Governor-General has approved the following awards:

 

 

 

 

 

MEDAL FOR GALLANTRY (MG)

 

Royal Australian Navy

 

Lieutenant Commander Michael Anthony PERROTT RAN (Retd)

NSW

For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances as the aircraft captain commanding the rescue of a downed helicopter crew in the vicinity of Vinh Long, South Vietnam on 2 February 1969.

 

 

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS (DSC)

 

Australian Army

 

Captain John Duckett WHITE (Retd)

QLD

For distinguished command and leadership in warlike operations at Ngok Tavak, Vietnam on 10 May 1968.

 

 

 

By His Excellency’s command

 

 

Official Secretary to the Governor-General