UNSW Canberra alumni recognised in 2024 King's Birthday Honours List
Thirty UNSW Canberra alumni have been recognised in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours List.
Thirty UNSW Canberra alumni have been recognised in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours List.
Thirty UNSW Canberra alumni have received an honour for exemplary service and dedication in the 2024 King鈥檚 Birthday Honours List.
Three alumni were named an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO). They were Major General Anthony Rawlins AM DSC, Major General Matthew Pearse AM, and Rear Admiral Justin Jones RAN CSC.
Major General Rawlins was recognised for his distinguished service as Deputy Chief of Army and as Head Force Design Division.
Major General Pearse鈥檚 distinguished service as the Commander of both the First Brigade and Forces Command earned his recognition.
Rear Admiral Jones was recognised for distinguished service in several senior command roles in the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Defence Force Joint Operations Command and Maritime Border Command.
Two alumni, Brigadier Natasha Ludwig and Brigadier James Davis CSC, were awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
The Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) was awarded to three alumni.
Twenty-two UNSW Canberra graduates received either the Conspicuous Service Medal or Conspicuous Service Cross.
The 30 UNSW Canberra graduates were among 59 total alumni across all of UNSW to be recognised.
Governor-General David Hurley congratulated all Australians recognised on the Honours List.
鈥淪ome names are well-known, but the vast majority are not 鈥 they are people who work tirelessly and selflessly to make a difference in our community,鈥 the Governor-General said.
鈥淭hrough today鈥檚 recognition we shine a light on their efforts, the impact they have and the difference they make. On behalf of all Australians, I thank recipients for their service and congratulate them on their recognition.鈥
Rear Admiral Justin Garred Jones CSC RAN
For distinguished service to the Royal Australian Navy in significant command positions.
Major General Anthony John Rawlins DSC AM
For distinguished service in responsible positions as the Deputy Chief of Army and Head Force Design Division.
Major General Matthew Richard Pearse AM
For distinguished service in responsible positions as Commander 1st Brigade and Commander Forces Command.
Brigadier Natasha Lea Ludwig
For exceptional service towards the development of Army logistics capability as Director of Logistics Army and as Commander of the 17th Sustainment Brigade.
Brigadier James Andrew Davis CSC
For exceptional service supporting the future design and employment of the Australian Defence Force, as Commanding Officer of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Director Chief of Army鈥檚 Initiatives Group, Director Joint Futures and Concepts, and Director General Future Land Warfare.
Wing Commander Matthew Peter Kelly
For meritorious service in Joint Logistics, Air Force Career Management and Initial Military Training capability development.
Commander Paul Daniel Pelczar RAN
For performance of duty as an intelligence officer in the Australian Defence Force.
Warrant Officer Class One John Matthew Lines MG
For meritorious service over the course of successive Regimental Sergeant Major appointments.
Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin John Howard
For outstanding achievement in the development of Infantry Fighting Vehicle capabilities in the Australian Army.
Captain Sean Archibald Andrews RAN
For outstanding achievement as the Commander Headquarters Middle East on Operation ACCORDION from September 2022 to June 2023.
Lieutenant Colonel Owain Stuart Griffiths
For outstanding devotion to duty as the Brigade Major of the 6th Brigade.
Captain Glen Andrew Miles RAN
For outstanding achievement as the Director Nuclear Powered Submarine Capability 芒 Operational Evaluation.
Lieutenant Thomas Ralph Icke RAN
For outstanding achievement as the Royal Australian Navy Submarine Liaison officer to the United States Navy Commander, Submarine Group SEVEN in support of Operation SAVILLE from July 2021 to July 2023.
Flight Lieutenant Jack Edward Devine
For outstanding achievement as Staff Officer Grade 3 Integration, Innovation and Cyber at Headquarters Number 41 Wing.
Flight Lieutenant Scott James Taylor
For outstanding achievement in runway remediation works at Royal Australia Air Force Base Tindal and Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Lieutenant Colonel Dayton Saul McCarthy
For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of 9th Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment and Commanding Officer of the 2nd Division鈥檚 Reinforcing Battle Group.
Captain Christopher John Smith RAN
For outstanding achievement as Defence Attach, Seoul in advancing Australia鈥檚 杏吧论坛relationship with the Republic of Korea.
Colonel Richard Anthony Niessl
For outstanding devotion to duty as the Commanding Officer of the 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.
Brigadier Nicholas Wilson
For outstanding achievement as the Director Strategic and Sensitive Issues Management Army.
Air Commodore Jarrod Lee Pendlebury
For outstanding achievement as Military Adviser to the Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations.
Lieutenant Colonel Leigh Thomas Partridge
For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of 16th Battalion, the Royal Western Australia Regiment.
Colonel Scott Jamieson
For outstanding devotion to duty as the Australian Defence Advisor Central Pacific.
Squadron Leader Darrin John Lindsay
For meritorious achievement in security governance management and reform in Airborne Early Warning and Control, and Electronic Warfare capabilities for the Australian Defence Force.
Lieutenant Colonel Brian Francis Bearman
For meritorious achievement as a career manager at the Directorate of Officer Career Management - Army.
Major Justin Thomas Cross
For meritorious achievement as a Project Engineer delivering key infrastructure in support of Indo-Pacific Enhance Regional Engagement.
Squadron Leader Michael Paul Berry
For meritorious achievement in airworthiness and aviation safety for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Lieutenant Commander Timothy Luke Craig RAN
For meritorious achievement as the Training Officer of 723 Squadron - Joint Helicopter School.
Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey David Price
For meritorious achievement in the provision of movements support for Australian Defence Force and whole-of-government operations.
Lieutenant Colonel Steven John Frankel CSC
For meritorious achievement commanding the Australian Defence Force element supporting the stabilisation mission in the Solomon Islands from November 2021 to March 2022.
Captain Belinda Gai Greenwood RAN
For meritorious achievement as the Director of the Defence People System Implementation.