New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration

Award

New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration

Obverse of the decoration

Type| Medal for Meritorious Service
Awarded for| Distinguished military service, by regular, territorial and reserve members of the New Zealand Defence Force
Presented by| New Zealand
Eligibility| all members of the New Zealand Defence Force, or uniformed members of allied forces serving with the New Zealand Defence Force
Post-nominals| DSD
Status| Currently awarded
Established| 14 May 2007
First award| 4 June 2007[1]
Final award| 31 December 2024
Total| 133[2]

Ribbon of the medal

Precedence
Next (higher)| New Zealand Antarctic Medal[3]
Next (lower)| British Empire Medal

The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration (DSD) was instituted by Royal Warrant as a New Zealand Royal Honour in 2007 to recognise distinguished military service, by regular, territorial and reserve members of the New Zealand Defence Force.[4] Until 1995, this type of service was recognised by awards of the British Empire Medal (Military Division). After the change to a totally New Zealand Honours system in 1996, these Commonwealth awards were not available to be awarded to New Zealand military personnel.

## Eligibility

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All members of the New Zealand Defence Force, or uniformed members of allied forces operating with or alongside units of the New Zealand military are eligible for the decoration. It may be awarded for the outstanding performance of military duties in either warlike or non-warlike operations, or for individual efforts toward peacetime and humanitarian service which brings great credit to the New Zealand Defence Force. The acts must contribute significantly, through exceptional devotion to duty, dedication, judgement or application of skills to the conduct of an operational deployment, the conduct of military training or a military operation or operations, or the management and implementation of a project or activity with significant implications for the current or future capability of the New Zealand Defence Force. The Distinguished Service Decoration also may be awarded for a single accomplishment or instance of extraordinary performance of duty, or can be awarded for cumulative efforts over a long period of time.

## Appearance

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The decoration, made of sterling silver, is a representation of a kotiate, a Māori eight bladed war club. In the centre of the kotiate is St Edward’s Crown. The blades alternate between frosted and polished silver. The reverse is inscribed “FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE” and its Māori language equivalent “MO NGA TE MAHI KAHURANGI”. The ribbon is dark blue with a center stripe of red, two narrow yellow stripes separate the red stripe from the blue.[5]

## Recipients

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Name  | Rank  | Unit  | Honours list

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Jonathon Aaron Ishmael Fatu  | Private | Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment | 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours
Shane Andrew Meighan  | Squadron Leader | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours
Robert James Mills VRD | Lieutenant Commander | Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve | 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours
Barry John Nelson  | Wing Commander | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours
Brett James Rankin  | Lieutenant Colonel | Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery | 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours
James Patrick Rankin  | Squadron Leader | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours
Darren Kavan Te Whata  | Corporal | Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment | 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours
William Peter Watters  | Corporal | Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment | 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours
Michael Edward Yardley  | Group Captain | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours
David Anthony Bamfield ONZM | Air Vice-Marshal | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2008 New Year Honours
Brenton Lee Beach  | Staff Sergeant | Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment | 2008 New Year Honours
David Murray Chisnall  | Warrant Officer | Royal New Zealand Navy | 2008 New Year Honours
Richard Lance Cook  | Commander | Royal New Zealand Navy | 2008 New Year Honours
John William Lovatt  | Wing Commander | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2008 New Year Honours
Mark John Richard Mortiboy  | Warrant Officer Class One | Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment | 2008 New Year Honours
Sean Anthony Ngatai  | Corporal | Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment | 2008 New Year Honours
Timothy Andrew O'Donnell  | Lieutenant | Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment | 2008 New Year Honours
Terence Albert Joseph O'Neill  | Major | Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment | 2008 New Year Honours
Kevin Andrew Yorwarth  | Warrant Officer Class One | Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment | 2008 New Year Honours
Gregory John Burroughs  | Squadron Leader | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours
Helen Joy Cooper  | Lieutenant Colonel | Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment | 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours
Michael Peter De Boer  | Captain | Corps of Royal New Zealand Engineers | 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours
Timothy Richard Evans  | Squadron Leader | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours
Timothy Hopkins  | Squadron Leader | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours
Robert David Joseph Martelletti  | Warrant Officer | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours
Wayne Robert Morris  | Warrant Officer | Royal New Zealand Navy | 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours
Christopher Gerard Mortiboy  | Major | Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals | 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours
Phillip John Manning  | Gunner | Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery | 2009 New Year Honours
Neil Andrew Roberts  | Warrant Officer | Royal New Zealand Navy | 2009 New Year Honours
George Sean Trengrove MVO | Colonel | Colonel's List, New Zealand Army (Territorial Force) | 2009 New Year Honours
John Francis Weel  | Warrant Officer Class Two | Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery | 2009 New Year Honours
Thomas Michael Allen MNZM | Warrant Officer | Royal New Zealand Navy | 2009 Queen's Birthday Honours
Robert William Gillies  | Major | Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment | 2009 Queen's Birthday Honours
Shirley Anne Patton  | Acting Warrant Officer Master-at-arms | Royal New Zealand Navy | 2009 Queen's Birthday Honours
Simon John Caulfield Strombom  | Major | Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps (Territorial Force) | 2009 Queen's Birthday Honours
Dougal Andrew Barker  | Major | Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps | 2010 New Year Honours
Mark Stanley Brunton  | Wing Commander | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2010 New Year Honours
Bryce Cameron Gurney  | Major | Corps of Royal New Zealand Engineers | 2010 New Year Honours
Peter Wayne Jacobs  | Major | Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps | 2010 New Year Honours
Mary Elizabeth Cox  | Group Captain | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours
Jason Stewart Haggitt  | Commander | Royal New Zealand Navy | 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours
Blake William Herbert ED JP | Lieutenant | Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (Territorial Force) | 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours
Michael William Koberstein  | Lieutenant | New Zealand Intelligence Corps | 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours
Simon Montague Marriott  | Major | Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps (Territorial Force) | 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours
Andrew Gavin McMillan  | Commander | Royal New Zealand Navy | 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours
Matthew William Pearce  | Corporal | Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment | 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours
Brendon Pett  | Wing Commander | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours
Brendan Patrick Wood  | Major | Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps | 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours
Suzanne Lynn Koia  | Captain | Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps | 2011 New Year Honours
Donald Napier  | Warrant Officer | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2011 New Year Honours
Christopher John Parsons MNZM | Lieutenant Colonel | New Zealand Special Air Service | 2011 Queen's Birthday Honours
Ian Richard Ponse  | Warrant Officer Class One | Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment | 2011 Queen's Birthday Honours
Darren Smith  | Acting Warrant Officer | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2011 Queen's Birthday Honours
Keith Murray Bartlett  | Squadron Leader | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2012 New Year Honours
John Raymond Boswell  | Colonel | New Zealand Army | 2012 New Year Honours
Simon Campbell Griffiths  | Lieutenant Commander | Royal New Zealand Navy | 2012 New Year Honours
Russell Mostyn Kennedy  | Squadron Leader | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2012 New Year Honours
David Bruce Ackroyd  | Major |  | 2012 Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours
Layamon John Bakewell  | Lieutenant |  | 2012 Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours
Aaron Douglas Benton  | Squadron Leader | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2012 Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours
Hugh Richard McAslan  | Lieutenant Colonel |  | 2012 Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours
Christopher James Wilson  | Warrant Officer Class One |  | 2012 Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours
Anatoliy Valerievich Derepa  | Lance Corporal |  | 2013 New Year Honours
Athol James Forrest  | Group Captain | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2013 New Year Honours
Arthur Jordan Gale  | Lieutenant |  | 2013 New Year Honours
Shane Ruane  | Major |  | 2013 New Year Honours
Brent Lockwood Wellington  | Lieutenant Colonel |  | 2013 New Year Honours
James Ernist Harper  | Warrant Officer |  | 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours
Robin Michael Hoult  | Lieutenant Colonel |  | 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours
Stefan John Michie  | Lieutenant Colonel |  | 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours
Lindsay Norriss  | Sergeant |  | 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours
Brent John Quin  | Major |  | 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours
Scott Matthew Treleaven  | Petty officer | Royal New Zealand Navy | 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours
Graeme Alexander Bremner  | Warrant Officer Class One |  | 2014 New Year Honours
Paul Allister Mumm  | Warrant Officer Class One |  | 2014 New Year Honours
Richard Clive Henstock  | Warrant Officer |  | 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours
Richard John MacGregor Weston MNZM | Lieutenant Colonel |  | 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours
Dominic Gareth Crosby Wylie  | Captain |  | 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours
David Tale Hamill  | Warrant Officer |  | 2015 New Year Honours
Andrew Ross McKinlay  | Captain | Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery | 2015 New Year Honours
B  | Undisclosed  |  | 2015 New Year Honours
Michael Nochete  | Major |  | 2015 New Year Honours
Murray John Thomson  | Flight Sergeant | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2015 New Year Honours
Daniel Alexander Edginton  | Captain |  | 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours
G  | Undisclosed  |  | 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours
Robert Victor Keith McGee  | Staff Sergeant |  | 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours
S  | Undisclosed  |  | 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours
Simon Andrew Wasley  | Lieutenant |  | 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours
Louisa Ann Gritt  | Commander | Royal New Zealand Navy | 2016 New Year Honours
Anthony Nickel  | Chief Petty Officer | Royal New Zealand Navy | 2016 New Year Honours
Andrew John Scott  | Wing Commander | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2016 New Year Honours
C  | Undisclosed  |  | 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours
Anthony Clinton Childs  | Lieutenant Colonel |  | 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours
J  | Undisclosed  |  | 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours
Graham Ross Hickman  | Major |  | 2017 New Year Honours
Tina Kathleen Grant  | Staff Sergeant |  | 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours
Anthony Bryan Howie  | Brigadier |  | 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours
Nicholas Michael Pedley  | Squadron Leader | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours
Charmaine Maurita Tate  | Major |  | 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours
Andrew James Anthony Thornton  | Major |  | 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours
Rhys Lloyd Evans  | Squadron Leader | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2018 New Year Honours
Gabrielle Louise Gofton  | Captain | Corps of Royal New Zealand Engineers | 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours
Jan Joseph Tupuola Peterson  | Lieutenant Commander | Royal New Zealand Navy | 2019 New Year Honours
Ruth Leonie Putze  | Colonel |  | 2019 New Year Honours
S  | Undisclosed  |  | 2019 New Year Honours
Daniel Lawrence Broughton MNZM | Civilian  |  | 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours
Peter Rodd Hurly OStJ | Civilian  |  | 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours
Richard Alan Walker  | Captain | Royal New Zealand Navy | 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours
Michael James Cannon NZBM | Group Captain | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2020 New Year Honours
Michael John Shapland  | Brigadier |  | 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours
D  | Undisclosed  |  | 2021 New Year Honours
Matt Carey  | Captain |  | 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours
Adam John Modd GM | Lieutenant Colonel | New Zealand Army | 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours
Anthony Dean Blythen  | Lieutenant Colonel | New Zealand Army | 2022 New Year Honours
Richard Francis Deihl  | Wing Commander | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2022 New Year Honours
Brendon John Clark  | Captain | Royal New Zealand Navy | 2023 New Year Honours
L  | Undisclosed  |  | 2023 New Year Honours
Hayden Peter Smith  | Sergeant | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2023 New Year Honours
Glenn Gowthorpe  | Group Captain | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2023 King's Birthday and Coronation Honours
George Samuel McInnes  | Squadron Leader | Royal New Zealand Air Force | 2023 King's Birthday and Coronation Honours
Vanessa Maria Ropitini  | Lieutenant Colonel | New Zealand Army | 2023 King's Birthday and Coronation Honours
Louis James Munden-Hooper  | Lieutenant Commander |  | 2024 New Year Honours
Makoare Kohupara Te Kani MNZM | Lieutenant Commander |  | 2024 New Year Honours
Mark Alan Whiteside  | Wing Commander |  | 2024 King's Birthday Honours

## References

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1. ^ "The Queen's Birthday Honours 2007". Scoop Independent News. Scoop Media. 4 June 2007. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
2. ^ Medal Yearbook 2023. Honiton, Devon: Token. 2022. p. 548\. ISBN 978-1-908828-63-7.
3. ^ "THE WEARING OF MEDALS IN NEW ZEALAND TABLE – A GUIDE TO THE CORRECT ORDER OF WEAR". New Zealand Defence Force.
4. ^ "The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration (SR 2007/116)". New Zealand Legislation: Regulations. Parliamentary Counsel Office. 25 May 2007. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
5. ^ "The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration". Department of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. Archived from the original on 21 June 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2011.

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