RSL Queensland Members Celebrated in 2023 Australia Day Honours

This year, 135 Queenslanders were acknowledged and recognised for their outstanding contributions and service in communities across Queensland.

Congratulations to all RSL Queensland members and staff who have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours. It is a tremendous achievement to be bestowed the highest recognition for your ongoing service to the community, Australian veterans and their families.

Thank you for your selfless commitment and your dedication to your community.

Congratulations to the RSL Queensland members and staff who have been recognised in the 2023 Australia Day Honours.

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

• Mr Ronald Norman Bassan, Beaconsfield – for service to the community through a range of organisations.
• Mr Hendrikus (Harry) Cornelus Claassen, Algester – for service to veterans.
• Mrs Carmel Lynette Gould, West Chermside – for service to Australian rules football.
• Mr Daryl James Gould, West Chermside – for service to Australian rules football.
• Mr Ian Garry Hall, Woodford – for service to veterans and their families.
• Mr Thomas John Holden, Buderim – for service to the community of the Sunshine Coast.
• Mr Andrew Ross Kendall, Stanthorpe – for service to the community through a range of organisations.
• Mr Donald Charles Lawie, East Russell – for service to the community of the Cairns region.
• Mr Herbert William Layt, Innisfail – for service to the community through a range of organisations.
• Ms Susan Jane McCallum, Humpty Doo NT – for service to veterans.
• The late Mr Patrick James Mildren – Formerly of Gulliver – for service to veterans and their families.
• Mr Graeme Robert Pettigrew – for service to the community through a range of roles.
• Mrs Maureen Rush, Gympie – for service to veterans and their families.
• Mr John Richard Tilly, Mount Crosby – for service to veterans.

   

  DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS (DSC)

• Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Dean Humphreys – for distinguished command and leadership in warlike operations

   

  MEMBER (AM) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION

• Brigadier Kahlil Scarf Fegan DSC – for exceptional service in the Australian Army as Chief of Staff Army Headquarters and Commander 3rd Brigade.