Chris Mullane
Lt Col (Rtd) Chris Mullane, of Devonport, received the Insignia of an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit at an investiture ceremony on 2 April 2009 for services to Vietnam veterans. He is involved with the Joint Implementation Group of the Ex-Vietnam Services Association and has contributed to the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding to ensure veteran's health issues are addressed and there is wider support for veterans. He has been involved with other policy issues, including the War Pension Act. His work has ensured that needs of Vietnam veterans, their families, and veterans of future conflicts will be met.