Operation Falconer

Awards arising from service with and in support of Operation FALCONER in Iraq

- announced 27 November 2003

OAM (Mil)

Squadron Leader David Brian Gamble

For meritorious performance in establishing an effective and responsive resupply system for F/A-18 and C130 successful combat operations during Operation FALCONER.

CSM

Lieutenant Colonel Anthony James McWatters

For outstanding service in the provision of aviation logistics support as Staff Officer Grade One Logistics, Headquarters 16th Brigade, Aviation, in support of Operation FALCONER.

Lieutenant John Nigel Walker, RAN

For outstanding service, particularly in the provision of ship damage control training, as the Assistant Fleet Damage Control Officer at Maritime Headquarters Australia in support of Operation FALCONER.

Commendation for Distinguished Service

Leading Seaman Troy Andrew Miles

For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations, particularly for saving the life of a fellow diver while conducting mine clearance operations in the port of Umm Qasr, Iraq, as a member of the Australian Clearance Diving Team Thre during operation FALCONER.

Lieutenant Colonel Owen Peter Richmond

For distinguished performance of duties, particularly in establishing and commanding a critical forward operating base as the Deputy Commander Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force West during Operation FALCONER.

Captain Elizabeth Anne Stephens

For distinguished performance of duties, particularly by maintaining exemplary engineering and logistic management standards as the Troop Leader, Technical Support Troop of the 5th Aviation Regiment's CH-47 Detachment during Operation FALCONER.

Major William James Vince

For distinguished performance of duties, particularly in the integration of flight planning, communications and intelligence requirements as the Officer Commanding the 5th Aviation Regiment's CH-47 Detachment of the Special Forces Task Group during Operation FALCONER.

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