Major David Ackroyd, DSD, for services to the New Zealand Defence Force
Major Ackroyd served as Logistics Advisor to the Falintil – Forca de Defesa De Timor Leste (F-FDTL) from June 2004 to July 2005, and returned to serve a 12-month tour in 2010. He was Logistic Advisor to the Logistic Commander of the F-FDTL in 2010. In these roles he trained, provided advice, and mentored Timor Leste officers in the tactical and operational aspects of military logistics. The outcome has been the improvement in the skill levels in logistics management within the F-FDTL. He has been pro-active within a multi-national group of advisors, helping to create a sound base upon which the F-FDTL can develop. Apart from his specialised role, his commitment to the F-FDTL ensured that recent Falintil Day parades, honouring those who contributed to the independence of Timor Leste, were staged in a professional manner. Major Ackroyd’s contribution has added to the esteem in which New Zealand is held by Timor Leste.