Approved Gallantry awards for Far East Prisoners of War, World War II

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           Government House

          CANBERRA ACT 2600

 

        20 June 2013

 

It is notified for general information that the Governor-General has approved the following Gallantry awards for Far East Prisoners of War, World War II:

 

 

 

In recognition of bravery and courage as an Australian prisoner of war during World War II who died while escaping from Japanese forces or who were executed following recapture.

 

 

COMMENDATION FOR GALLANTRY

 

For acts of gallantry in action while a prisoner of war

 

 

AUSTRALIAN ARMY

 

Private Alexander John BELL

 

Gunner Thomas Stephen CUMMING

 

Private Victor Lawrence GALE

 

Gunner Arthur REEVE

 

Gunner James Alexander WILSON

 

 

 

By Her Excellency’s Command

 

 

Stephen Brady CVO

Official Secretary to the Governor-General

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