Government House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
6 December 2019
It is notified for general information that the Governor-General has approved the following Gallantry awards for Far East Prisoners of War:
In recognition of bravery and courage as an Australian prisoner of war who died while escaping from the Imperial Japanese forces or who were executed following recapture.:
COMMENDATION FOR GALLANTRY
Australian Army
Lieutenant John Leslie APPLEBY
For acts of gallantry in action following capture by the Imperial Japanese Army in March 1942 until his execution as a result of an escape attempt and subsequent activities in support of the Dutch Resistance in Java on 6 September 1943.
Corporal James Hubert ARMSTRONG MG
For acts of gallantry in action following capture by the Imperial Japanese Army on Dutch Timor during the period 23 February 1942 until his execution on or about 12 June 1943.
Sergeant Kenneth Joseph BELL
For acts of gallantry in action following capture by the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942 until his execution as a result of an escape attempt on 16 September 1942.
Corporal Edward Victor EMMETT
For acts of gallantry in action following capture by the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942 until his death as a result of escaping on 18 June 1945.
Private Charles Thomas FOSTER
For acts of gallantry in action following capture by the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942 until his execution as a result of an escape attempt on 17 March 1942.
Private Raymond Leslie GERAGHTY
For acts of gallantry in action following capture by the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942 until his execution as a result of an escape attempt on 17 March 1942.
Private Robert Stuart GOULDEN
For acts of gallantry in action following capture by the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942 until his execution as a result of an escape attempt on 12 July 1942.
Private Edward MOFFATT
For acts of gallantry in action following capture by the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942 until his execution as a result of an escape attempt on 17 March 1942.
Private James O'DEA
For acts of gallantry in action following capture by the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942 until his execution as a result of an escape attempt on 17 March 1942.
Corporal Henry Francis THOMPSON
For acts of gallantry in action following capture by the Imperial Japanese Army in March 1942 until his execution as a result of an escape attempt in about April 1942.
By His Excellency’s command
Paul Singer MVO
Official Secretary to the Governor-General