MEDAL FOR GALLANTRY (AUSTRALIA)
The Medal for Gallantry (MG) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force. It recognises acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances. The MG was introduced on 15 January 1991, replacing the Imperial equivalent. It is ranked third in the Gallantry Decorations in the Australian Honours System. Recipients of the Medal of Gallantry are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "MG".
SURNAME
Baird
FORENAME
Cameron Stewart
UNIT
4 Bn (Commando) Royal Australian Regiment + 2 Commando Regiment
RANK
Lance Corporal + Corporal
NUMBER
8231781
AWARD
Victoria Cross,Medal for Gallantry
PLACE
Afghanistan 2007 (MG) Afghanistan 2013 (VC)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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SURNAME
Wood
FORENAME
Brett Mathew
UNIT
4 Bn Royal Australian Regiment (Commando) + 2 Commando Regiment
RANK
Corporal + Sergeant
NUMBER
8251361
AWARD
Medal for Gallantry,Distinguished Service Medal
PLACE
Afghanistan 2006 (MG) Afghanistan 2011 (DSM)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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SURNAME
Roberts-Smith
FORENAME
Benjamin (Ben)
UNIT
3 Squadron
RANK
Lance Corporal + Corporal
NUMBER
AWARD
Victoria Cross,Medal Of Gallantry
PLACE
Afghanistan 2006 (MG) Afghanistan 2010 (VC)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 1.11.1978 Perth,Western Australia
son of Maj. General...
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