SASNZ Askin, David Steven (Steve)

John Robertson

Administrator
Staff member
  • SURNAME
Askin
  • FORENAME
David Steven (Steve)
  • UNIT
SAS
  • RANK
Corporal
  • NUMBER
  • AWARD
New Zealand Gallantry Star
  • PLACE
Afghanistan 2011
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Waimakariri,New Zealand
son of Paul Askin
husband of Elizabeth Gilchrist (2 children Isabelle and Bowie)
enlisted 1998
WIA 29.6.2011 Kabul,Afghanistan
left army 2013 (joined SAS Reserves)
pilot,Way to Go Heliservices since 2008
killed in Squirrel helicopter crash while fire fighting Port Hills,near Christchurch,New Zealand age 37
 

CITATION:

New Zealand Gallantry Star : Corporal Steve Askin displayed outstanding gallantry on several occasions in Afghanistan in 2011. Corporal Askin repeatedly faced heavy fire from determined enemies and sustained several wounds in the line of duty, while contributing to the resolution of several incidents, the protection of civilian life and undermining enemy operations. Corporal Askin’s performance was of the highest order and in keeping with the finest traditions of New Zealand’s military record.

WEB LINKS:

https://dpmc.govt.nz/publications/special-honours-list-9-december-2014-gallantry-awards
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