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Australian general; Governor-General of Australia
He was awarded the A.C. (Companion of the Order of Australia) on March 25, 2000 for his services to Australia.
He was awarded the Australian M.C. (Military Cross) on February 12, 1971 for his services to the Infantry - 9 RAR - Vietnam.
He was awarded the Australian National Medal on October 16, 1980 for his services to Australia.
He was awarded the A.M. (Member of the Order of Australia) in the 1985 Queens New Years Honours List for his services to Commanding Officer 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment.
He was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal in the 2001 Queens New Years Honours List for his services to Australian society as Chief of the Defence Force.
(July 2007) Paddington, ACT, Australia
Winner of the 2001 Australian of the Year award.
