Dame Patsy presented Mentioned in Despatches Awards at a ceremony at Government House. Six veterans of the Vietnam War received their awards, and the remaining awards were presented to family members of the recipients. Mentioned in Despatches Awards recognised both gallantry and high levels of service. Click on each image to read the citation for the recipient.
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Lance Corporal William Walker
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Corporal Hukarere Bristowe
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Captain Ralph Hughes
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Captain Russell Martin
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Sapper Wiki Kahika
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Captain Barrie Sinclair
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Captain Martin Steeds
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Captain William Blair
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Major Evan Torrance
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Flight Lieutenant Gordon Wood
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Captain Robert Munro
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Private Tarre Parekura
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Their Excellencies with the recipients of Mentioned in Despatches Awards
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Their Excellencies, MiD Award recipients, Minister Ron Mark, Maj Gen John Boswell, Chief of Army and AVM Andrew Clark