| New Zealand Gallantry Star | |
|---|---|
 Obverse of the medal | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | "acts of outstanding gallantry in situations of danger" while involved in war and warlike operational service (including peacekeeping). |
| Description | 45 mm, (obverse) faceted silver eight-pointed star of equal points surmounted by the Royal Crown and fern frond wreath emblem; (reverse) inscribed "FOR GALLANTRY - MO TE TOANGA". With ring suspension. |
| Presented by | New Zealand |
| Eligibility | New Zealand and allied forces |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 20 September 1999 |
| First award | 5 June 2000[1] |
| Latest award | 3 December 2015[1] |
| Total | 5 |
_ribbon.png) Ribbon: 32 mm, crimson with a purple central stripe flanked by narrower white stripes | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[2] |
| Next (lower) | New Zealand Bravery Star[2] |
TheNew Zealand Gallantry Star (NZGS) is the second levelmilitary decoration of the New Zealand armed forces.
It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999[3] as part of the move to replace British gallantry awards with an indigenous New Zealand Gallantry system. The medal, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of "acts of outstanding gallantry in situations of danger" while involved in war or warlike operational service (including peacekeeping).
Bars are awarded to the NZGS in recognition of the performance of further acts of gallantry meriting the award. Recipients are entitled to thepostnominal letters "N.Z.G.S.".[4]
This medal replaced the award of theDistinguished Service Order (when awarded for gallantry), theDistinguished Conduct Medal, and theConspicuous Gallantry Medal.
| Name | Rank | Unit | Campaign | Date of action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neville John Reilly | Colonel | Colonel’s List,New Zealand Army | United Nations Mission in East Timor | June–September 1999 |
| David Steven Askin | Corporal | New Zealand Special Air Service | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) | 2011 |
| Jamie Pennell[5] | Commander | New Zealand Special Air Service | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) | 28 June 2011 |
| Albert Henry Moore | Corporal | Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) | 3 August 2011 |
| Geoffrey Michael Faraday | Major | Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps | United Nations Mission in South Sudan | 17–29 April 2014 |
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