Government House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
14 November 2024
Gallantry Decorations
The Governor-General is pleased to announce the following Gallantry Decoration:
COMMENDATION FOR GALLANTRY
Australian Army
Private Samuel SOLONSCH
For acts of gallantry in action following capture by the Imperial Japanese Army on 7 March 1942 until his execution as a result of an escape attempt and activities in support of the Dutch Resistance in Java on 11 April 1943.
By Her Excellency’s command
Gerard Martin PSM
Official Secretary to the Governor-General