The 1969 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via two Special Honours Lists dated 21 April and 17 September 1969, and recognised two people for acts of bravery in 1968 and 1969.[1][2]

George Medal (GM)

In recognition of his outstanding bravery in the arrest of an armed and dangerous man at Whangarei on 11 July 1969.

British Empire Medal (BEM)

Civil division, for gallantry

For his great courage in going to the assistance of a Detective Constable who had been attacked by a man armed with a knife at the Khandallah Domain on Sunday, 15 December 1968.

References

  1. ^ "Honours and awards" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. No. 24. 23 April 1969. p. 792.
  2. ^ "Honours and awards" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. No. 59. 25 September 1969. p. 1859.
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