Government House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
14 February 2026
Gallantry Decorations – March 2026
The Governor-General is pleased to announce the following Gallantry Decorations:
MEDAL FOR GALLANTRY (MG)
Sergeant Garry John CHAD
For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances with 7 Platoon, 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in Long Khanh Province in Vietnam on 29 July 1971.
The Mention in Despatches awarded in July 1972 for the same action has been cancelled.
The late Mr (then Driver) Norman Ted NYE
For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances as a tank driver from 2/6th Armoured Regiment in World War II at Buna, New Guinea on 24 December 1942.
The Mention in Despatches awarded in December 1943 for the same action has been cancelled.
By Her Excellency’s command
Gerard Martin PSM
Official Secretary to the Governor-General