The1969 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via twoSpecial Honours Lists dated 21 April and 17 September 1969, and recognised two people for acts of bravery in 1968 and 1969.[1][2]
In recognition of his outstanding bravery in the arrest of an armed and dangerous man atWhangārei on 11 July 1969.
For his great courage in going to the assistance of a Detective Constable who had been attacked by a man armed with a knife at theKhandallah Domain on Sunday, 15 December 1968.