RSL Queensland Members Celebrated in King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List

This year, 157 Queenslanders were recognised for their outstanding contributions in their fields and for ongoing service to communities across Queensland.  

Congratulations to all RSL Queensland members who have been recognised in the King’s first Birthday Honours.  

It is an incredible achievement to be bestowed the highest recognition for your service to the community, veterans and their families.  

Thank you for your ongoing commitment and dedication to serving your community.  

To view the full list of honours, visit: www.gg.gov.au/kings-birthday-2023-honours-list.  

Congratulations to the RSL Queensland members who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List. 


MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION 

• Mr Graham Thomas Brown, Paddington – for service to rugby union. 
• Mr David William Clifton, Yungaburra – for service to local government, and to the community of Cairns. 
• Mr Gregory John Decker – for service to the welfare of veterans. 
• Mrs Jennifer Dawn Gregory, New Farm – for service to veterans and their families. 
• Mr Paul Christopher Kelly, Mackay – for service to youth, and to the community.  
• Mr Douglas Donald Marsen, Bongaree – for service to veterans. 
• Miss Heather June Parry – for service to the community of Isis. 
• Mr Joseph John Russell, Burleigh Waters – for service to veterans and their families. 
• Mr Raymond Thomas Sandford, Cleveland – for service to veterans, and their families. 

MEMBER (AM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION 

• Wing Commander Sharon Amanda Bown – for significant service to veterans and their families.

MEMBER (AM) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA 

• Brigadier Ashley Raymond Collingburn DSM – for exceptional performance of duty as Director Sensitive and Strategic Issues Management – Army, Commander 1st Brigade, and as the Global Interest Branch Head, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 
• Major General Michael Cowen KC – for exceptional service as Chief Judge Advocate of the Australian Defence Force. 
• Brigadier Warren Mark Gould – for exceptional service to the ADF’s command and control framework as Director General Joint Command and Control and Director General Systems and Integration – Army. 

MEDAL (OAM) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA 

• Major Francisco Vamarasi Aisake – for meritorious service in advancing the Regional Force Surveillance Group capability, enhancing Army's contribution to the national Closing the Gap strategy, and strengthening Defence Force partnerships in the Pacific.
• The late Mr David John Phillips, Formerly of East Brisbane – for service to the community through service organisations.