Government House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
21 July 2026
Gallantry Decorations - July 2026
The Governor-General is pleased to announce the following Gallantry Decorations:
MEDAL FOR GALLANTRY (MG)
Australian Army
Mr (then Private) Matthew John ADAMS
For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances as a Commando with the 2nd Commando Regiment on Special Operations Task Group during Operation SLIPPER.
COMMENDATION FOR GALLANTRY
Australian Army
Mr (then Trooper) Chris WILLIAMS
For acts of gallantry in action as a Patrol Scout with the Special Air Service Regiment as part of the Special Operations Task Group during Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan.
By Her Excellency’s command
Gerard Martin PSM
Official Secretary to the Governor-General