17 members of the 7th Battalion were awarded gallantry awards at the end of the war.
Their Commanding Officer LTCOL Harry Dunkley was awarded the Distinguished Service Order.
16 were awarded Mention in Despatches for their "Exceptional Service in the field in the South West Pacific area" and they are listed below in alphabetical order by surname.
It can be difficult to find out why an award was made, especially for Mention in Despatches. It might be for a particular event or for actions taken over a period of time.
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Those who received a Mention in Despatches were issued with the gold leaf pictured to the right, which was worn pinned to their service medals.
James Leslie BAINES Leo James Bernard CLOHESY Cecil Joseph GOOLEY William Ormond MCINNES
Arthur Allan BENNETT Glen William DAVIDSON William Edward James HOLMES Gareth RUSH
Lyell Tasman BUTLING Leith Eric DONALD Donald HOWSON Donald Crawford STIRRAT
Wallace Owen CAMERON Malcolm Howard ELLIOTT Cecil JONES George Henry WEEKS