Queenslanders among recipients of Australian Bravery Decorations

Queenslanders among recipients of Australian Bravery Decorations

16 August 2022

 

Eight courageous Queenslanders have been named as recipients of  Australian Bravery Decorations, announced by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) on 16 August.

 

Australian Bravery Decorations recognise acts of bravery where people selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others.

 

On behalf of Queenslanders, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland, congratulates and thanks the following recipients for their courage and selfless sacrifice:

 

Bravery Medal

 

The Late Mrs Ellen Francis Cartwright, Torrington Qld 4350

Mrs Ellen Cartwright displayed considerable bravery during the attempted rescue of people from a burning house in Windorah, Queensland on 2 December 1960.

 

Mr Shane Paul Williams, Beerburrum Qld 4517

Mr Shane Williams displayed considerable bravery during the rescue of a person from a burning house in Beerburrum, Queensland on 18 March 2020.

 

Commendation for Brave Conduct

 

Mr Cameron Lee Denman, Morayfield Qld 4506

Mr Cameron Lee Denman is commended for brave conduct for his actions during a bomb threat at a hospital in Herston, Queensland on 14 August 2019.

 

Mr Dean Douglass Gollan, Bray Park Qld 4500

Mr Dean Gollan is commended for brave conduct for his actions during a bomb threat at a hospital in Herston, Queensland on 14 August 2019.

 

Mr Paul Trevor Kinnear, Burpengary Qld 4505

Mr Paul Kinnear is commended for brave conduct for his actions during a bomb threat at a hospital in Herston, Queensland on 14 August 2019.

 

Mr Andrew Ormsby, North Lakes Qld 4509

Mr Andrew Ormsby is commended for brave conduct for his actions confronting a machete-wielding robber in Mermaid Beach, Queensland on 5 July 2019.

 

Mr Harley Maris Schmith, Tarragindi Qld 4121

Mr Harley Schmith is commended for brave conduct for his actions during the rescue of teenagers from floodwaters in Townsville, Queensland on 4 February 2019.

 

Mr Sukhbir Singh Seehra, Mango Hill 4509

Mr Sukhbir Singh Seehra is commended for brave conduct for his actions during a bomb threat at a hospital in Herston, Queensland on 14 August 2019.