Douglas John Higgins

Medal of the Order of Australia

Citation: For service to veterans and their families through the Sebastopol Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia

Date received: 8 June 2009

Coral Lee McLean

Public Service Medal

Citation: For outstanding public service in the management of complex and sensitive human resource issues in the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.

Date Received: 8 June 2009

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Leading Seaman Sean Anthony CRYER

Conspicuous Service Medal  (CSM)

Citation: For devotion to duty as Executive Assistant to the Chief of Navy

Date Received: 26 January 2008

Mr Martin Greville GROGAN

Medal of the Order  of Australia (OAM)

Citation: For service to  the welfare of naval veterans and their families and to the wider community through a range of sporting organisation.

Date Received: 26 January 2006.

Mr Lindsay Gordon WILSON

Medal of the Order of Australia

Citation: For service to veterans and their families and to the community through contributions to museums recording naval history.

Date received: 13 June 2005

Mr Michael Thomas GUNN

Medal of the Order  of Australia (OAM)
 

Citation: For service to the community, particularly through ex Service  welfare organisations. 

Date Received: 26 January 2005.

Mr Ian Peter McCONNOCHIE

Medal of the  Order of Australia (OAM)

Citation: For service to veterans and their  families through a range of ex-Service organisations.

Date Received: 26 January 2005.

Chief Petty  Officer Peter Mark STONE

Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM)
 

Citation: For outstanding service as the Staff  Officer Grade 4 Personnel Operations and Administration for Headquarters  Australian Theatre during Operations SLIPPER, BASTILLE, FALCONER,  CATALYST and CITADEL.

Date received:  26 January 2005

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Fiona Anne Kearney

Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM)

Citation:For outstanding service in the performance of duty as the Personnel Officer, HMAS KUTTABUL.

Date received:  14 June 2004

Grace Thelma McDONALD

Australian Sports Medal
The  Prime Minister John Howard announced on 31 December 1998 the creation of  an Australian Sports Medal. The Medal is a commemorative medal awarded  during the year 2000, as Sydney hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Games.  The Medal was not restricted to athletes and others connected with the  Games. The Medal recognised a cross-section of those whose efforts have  made Australia a nation of sporting excellence. These include former  competitors and those who have provided the support base of sport, for  example, coaches, sports scientists, office holders, and those who  maintain sports facilities and provide transport.

Date Received: 24 July 2000

Angella Margaret Hillis

Conspicuous  Service Cross (CSC) 
Citation: For outstanding  achievement as Staff Officer Operations and Officer-in-Charge Supply and  Medical Sailors' Career Management while assigned to the Directorate of  Sailors' Career Management. An exceptional sailor displaying consistent professional excellence, inspirational leadership and initiative and outstanding dedication to duty in the most demanding circumstances. Warrant Officer Hillis has successfully managed the activities of the Supply Career Management Cell, responsible for the career  development of 2000 sailors and undertaken significant policy  implementation activities. Her consistently exceptional performance,  personal dedication and outstanding achievements are an inspiration to  all, and are in the finest traditions of the RAN.

Date Received: 20 June 2000.

Leading Seaman Margarita BUCHMAYER

Conspicuous Service Medal  (CSM)

Citation: For  outstanding service as the Leading Seaman Writer pay and accounts  officer HMAS CRESWELL.A most  impressive sailor, Leading Seaman Buchmayer has consistently delivered  an exceptional service to HMAS CRESWELL. and the community. Her  commitment and outstanding devotion to duty and her continual efforts to  strive for excellence reflect great credit on herself and the Royal  Australian Navy.

Date Received: 26 January 2000

Commander Brian Kenneth GORRINGE, RAN

Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

Citation: For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy and to the Australian Defence Force as the Naval Officer Commanding South Australia/Commanding Officer HMAS ENCOUNTER. and as the Director of Foreign Military Liaison and Visits, Defence Corporate Support. Commander Gorringe assumed the duties of Naval Officer Commanding South Australia and the Commanding Officer HMAS ENCOUNTER at a time when the activities of the Australian Submarine Corporation and the demands of the Royal Australian Navy's Submarine Project were at their zenith. His professionalism and dedication, combined with outstanding leadership and representational skills, ensured that his unlt successfully met all of its commitments during a difficult period. As the Director of Foreign Military Liaison and Visits he has consistently displayed outstanding qualities which have earned him a reputation for excellence, An excellent communicator, he can be relied on to handle all protocol issues with sensitivity and flair. His service is in the best traditions of the Royal Australian Navy and reflects great credit on himself and the Australian Defence Force.

Date received: 14 June 1999.

Petty Officer Milligan

Conspicuous Service Medal  (CSM)

Citation: For outstanding service as the Sailor-in-Charge of the removals and entitlements section of the Personal Services Organisation, Stirling. Brigitte Milligan rejoined the Royal Australian Navy in 1990 and has served at various shore establishments. She was promoted to Petty Officer in 1995. In August 1996 she was posted to the Personal Services Organisation, Western Australia as the Sailor-in-Charge of the removals and entitlements section. As the Sailor-in-Charge she displayed excellent levels of knowledge of the relevant instructions and ensured that members and their families received their correct entitlements. She also demonstrated a high degree of tact and understanding when dealing with families who are experiencing extreme pressure and stress during the removal process. Her position also required her to provide expert advice to families of deceased members, a situation requiring compassion, patience and sensitivity. Petty Officer Milligan has excelled in all these areas and has received numerous accolades which have greatly enhanced the image of the Personal Services Organisation and the Navy. The HMAS WESTRALIA disaster highlighted the outstanding abilities and dedication to duty that Petty Officer Milligan possesses. Her firm belief that the welfare of the families is paramount ensured the best possible service and advice were given. Her encouragement and leadership qualities were inspirational and reflected great credit on the organisation. Petty Officer Milligan has developed new processes and databases to greatly improve the effectiveness of the organisation with a commensurate improvement in the services to the members and their families. The effectiveness of her databases has been recognised by Defence and is expected to be used nationally in all the new Defence Relocations Centres. Petty Officer Milligan's outstanding devotion to duty has been in the finest traditions of the Personal Services Organisation and the Royal Australian Navy.

Date received: 14 June 1999.

Warrant Officer Leigh Peter DOAK

Conspicuous Service Medal  (CSM)
Citation: For  outstanding service in the performance of duty as the Staff Officer  Personnel in Her Majesty's Australian Ship CERBERUS. For outstanding  service to the Royal Australian Navy, particularly for service in the role of Staff Officer Personnel in Her  Majesty's AustralianShip CERBERUS. Since  July 1995 Warrant Officer Doak has filled this positionwhere he is responsible for the non financial conditions of  service of 2000personnel and trainees posted to Her Majesty's  Australian Ship CERBERUS. He has proven throughout this time that he  has the outstanding ability to balance the needs of the Service with  the needs of individual sailors and officers.

Date Received: 08 June 1998

Petty Officer Karin Julie RADIG

Conspicuous Service Medal  (CSM)
Citation:  For outstanding service to the  Royal Australian Navy particularly in the area of personnel management  while serving in Her Majesty's Australian Ship KUTTABUL. An exceptional  Senior Sailor whose consistent professional excellence and interpersonal  skills, outstanding dedication and inspirational leadership while  serving in Her Majesty's Australian Ship KUTTABUL, have ensured the well  being of the almost 2000 men and women who serve in, or are attached to  the establishment. As the accounts office manager she has used her  considerable initiative to implement creative, and positive changes to  work practices. She is a credit to the Royal Australian Navy and  epitomises the very best qualities of a Senior Sailor. She is an  outstanding role mode and inspiration for all personnel.

Date Received: 08 June 1998
 

Miss Nina Dorothea Kestell BUSCOMBE

Medal of the Order of  Australia (OAM) 

Citation: For service to the community through  the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Victoria, The Victorian School  for Deaf Children, The Victorian Council of Social Service, and Zonta.

Date Received: 26 January 1998

Chief Petty Officer Lance Allen ATKINS- Conspicuous Service Medal  (CSM)

Citation: CPOWTR For outstanding service and  exemplary performance of duty as the Chief Petty Officer in Charge of  Sailors' Promotions for the Royal Australian Navy. Chief Petty Officer  Atkins is an absolutely outstanding senior sailor who consistently  demonstrates exceptional performance, dedication and devotion to duty,  even in the most demanding circumstances. He has provided loyal and  devoted service over a protracted period of great change and has  continued to display outstanding initiative, motivation and drive  throughout producing exceptional results as the Chief Petty Officer in  Charge of Sailors' Promotions, Directorate of Sailors' Career Management.

Date Received: 26 January 1998

Mrs Grace Thelma McDONALD

Medal of the Order of  Australia (OAM)
 

Citation: For Service To Netball Australia Day 1996.

Date Received: 26 January 1996

Chief Petty Officer Coral Lee MCLEAN

Conspicuous Service Cross  (CSC)
Citation:  For outstanding achievement  managing the administration of Reserve Sailors.

Date Received: 26 January 1996.

Warrant Officer John Michael SOUTHON

Medal  of the Order of Australia (OAM)

Citation: For service particularly as a Navy Career Advisor.

Date Received:08 June 1992

Lieutenant Commander Detlef Rudolf (Ted) Hase  RAN,

Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

Citation: For service to the Royal Australian Navy as Staff Officer (Discipline) in the Directorate of Naval Legal Services.

Date of award: 12 June 1989

Warrant Officer Writer John KINDNESS

Medal  of the Order of Australia (OAM)

Citation: For service in the Reserve Pay Group, Brisbane Port Division, Royal Australian Naval Reserve

Date Received: 25 January 1986

Commander SDSUW Raymond George BRAGGE, AM, RAN 

Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

Citation:As Command Supply Officer has performed with zeal and enthusiasm  providing advice on supply matters to Commanding Officers and Supply  Officers in the Naval Support Command and being responsible for  significant initiatives in improving supply standards in the Service.  His loyalty, integrity, professionalism and consistently high standards  have been a fine example to all who serve with him.

Date Received: 26 January 1984

Warrant Officer Frank Joseph Brown

Medal of the Order of Australia

Citation: In recognition of service to the RAN

Date received: 11 June 1979

WOWTR Maxwell Gibb GILLIES

Medal of the Order of Australia

Citation: For service during his time in Fleet Headquarters.

Date Received: 11 June 1979

Mr Lindsay Gordon WILSON

Queens Jubilee Medal - 1977

Date received: 1978

Mr Lindsay Gordon WILSON

Order of the British Empire Medal (Military)

Citation: For outstanding performance of duty on bard HMAS Yarra.

Date received: 03 June 1972

WOWTR Alexander George GOODIESON

Order of the British Empire Medal (Military)

Citation: For outstanding service in the Royal Australian Navy particularly in the Sailor’s Posting Section in Navy Office

Date Received: 01 January 1972
 

John Frederick Connellan

Order of the British Empire Medal (Military)

Citation: RAN - Not Known

Date Received: 14 June 1969

WTR Geoffrey Laurance CARDEN

Imperial Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)

Citation: HMAS Nepal in action against the enemy

Date Received: 01 January 1946

RAN Writers Association Certificate of Recognition.
This award recognises those who have shown a willingness to lend a helping hand,  who knows the importance of strong Association values and a keen sense that they  have made a valuable contribution.
The award of a Certificate accords with the principle objectives of the  Association. Any individual or organisation can make a  nomination.
The Writers Association also recognises, that some people who may not members of  the Writers Branch may nevertheless have contributed greatly to the Association  through their efforts. Therefore, a Certificate of Recognition can be awarded to  such person or organisation in recognition of their contribution.

David Ronald Rickard

Citation: In recognition of David’s invaluable contribution to the association in the production of the book about our branch – The Pen is Mightier, and the support he played in the  organisation of the Adelaide Reunion. Date Received: 29/03/2008

National Mailing & Marketing Pty Ltd of Canberra

Citation:  In recognition of their lasting contribution to the Royal Australian Navy Writers Association for providing a mail processing service for ‘The Scribbler’
Date Received: 30th October 2006

Graeme Campbell

Citation: In  recognition of Graeme’s contribution in providing support for the  production of the ‘Scribbler’ for the Association. Date Received: 29/09/2005

Kevin Simpson
 

Citation: In recognition of Kevin’s  contribution in providing financial guarantee for RAN Writers  Association Reunion  - Adelaide 2005. Date Received: 29/09/2005