Government House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
17 August 2018
It is notified for general information that the Governor-General has approved the following awards.
CONSPICUOUS SERVICE CROSS (CSC)
Royal Australian Navy
Mr James Allan CAIN
WA
For outstanding devotion to duty in extreme circumstances
as the leader of Hose Team 3 during the fire in HMAS Westralia
on 5 May 1998.
Mr Jonathan de Merrall DALY
WA
For outstanding devotion to duty in extreme circumstances
as the leader of Hose Team 1 during the fire in HMAS Westralia
on 5 May 1998.
Mr Trevor John MITCHELL
Vic
For outstanding devotion to duty in extreme circumstances
as the leader of Hose Team 2 during the fire in HMAS Westralia
on 5 May 1998.
By His Excellency’s command
Mark Fraser LVO OAM
Official Secretary to the Governor-General
Royal Australian Navy
Mr James Allan CAIN, WA
For outstanding devotion to duty in extreme circumstances as the leader of Hose Team 3 during the fire in HMAS Westralia on 5 May 1998.
Mr (then Leading Seaman) Cain demonstrated outstanding professionalism, bravery, dedication and determination in the performance of his duties as the leader of Hose Team 3. Despite the severity of the fire, the lack of visibility and the emotional stress of the situation, he provided inspirational leadership to his team members whilst managing their safety and wellbeing.
Mr Jonathan de Merrall DALY, WA
For outstanding devotion to duty in extreme circumstances as the leader of Hose Team 1 during the fire in HMAS Westralia on 5 May 1998.
Mr (then Leading Seaman) Daly demonstrated outstanding professionalism, bravery, dedication and determination in the performance of his duties as the leader of Hose Team 1. Despite the severity of the fire, the lack of visibility and the emotional stress of the situation, he provided inspirational leadership to his team members whilst managing their safety and wellbeing.
Mr Trevor John MITCHELL, Vic
For outstanding devotion to duty in extreme circumstances as the leader of Hose Team 2 during the fire in HMAS Westralia on 5 May 1998.
Mr (then Leading Seaman) Mitchell demonstrated outstanding professionalism, bravery, dedication and determination in the performance of his duties as the leader of Hose Team 2. Despite the severity of the fire, the lack of visibility and the emotional stress of the situation, he provided inspirational leadership to his team members whilst managing their safety and wellbeing.