Government House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
16 May 2025
Distinguished Service Decorations
The Governor-General is pleased to announce the following Distinguished Service Decoration:
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
Australian Army
Colonel Ian Francis AHEARN OAM (Retd)
For distinguished leadership in warlike operations as the Gun Position Officer with 102nd Field Battery during the Battle of Fire Support Patrol Base Coral from 12 to 16 May 1968.
By Her Excellency’s command
Gerard Martin PSM
Official Secretary to the Governor-General