MEDAL (<strong>OAM</strong>) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE MILITARY DIVISION<strong>Australia</strong>n ArmyCorporal Scott Graeme CRUTCHETT, VicFor meritorious service on Operations CATALYST and ASTUTE between 2004 and2008.Corporal Crutchett’s exceptional dedication and outstand<strong>in</strong>g trade knowledge contributedenormously to <strong>the</strong> success <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Timor Leste Battle Group Three, Over Watch Battle GroupOne and Security Detachment Baghdad. Dur<strong>in</strong>g each <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se operations Corporal Crutchettdeployed <strong>in</strong>to positions above his worn rank and was <strong>in</strong>strumental <strong>in</strong> establish<strong>in</strong>g andma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> strategic networks that supported each operation. Without his leadership,experience and knowledge, significant communications difficulties would have beenexperienced, possibly imped<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> operations’ success.Warrant Officer Class One David Anthony HATTON, QldFor meritorious service as <strong>the</strong> Regimental Sergeant Major <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Combat Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>gCentre (Live) and <strong>the</strong> 2nd Battalion, The Royal <strong>Australia</strong>n Regiment.Warrant Officer Hatton has provided meritorious service to both <strong>the</strong> Combat Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Centre(Live) and <strong>the</strong> 2nd Battalion, The Royal <strong>Australia</strong>n Regiment <strong>in</strong> barracks and while deployedon operations. He has consistently mentored soldiers and junior leaders dur<strong>in</strong>g significanttra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g activities and through a number <strong>of</strong> demand<strong>in</strong>g operational deployments. He hasbeen, <strong>in</strong> every sense, <strong>the</strong> senior soldier <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se units and has made a significant contributionto <strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>n Army’s future leaders and fight<strong>in</strong>g capability.Warrant Officer Class One Robert PONTIFEX CSM, QldFor meritorious service <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> fields <strong>of</strong> Materiel Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance and Army CareerManagement.Warrant Officer Pontifex has made an exceptional contribution to materiel ma<strong>in</strong>tenancethrough his commitment to both <strong>the</strong> personnel and materiel elements <strong>of</strong> capability. He hasfacilitated force generation through superior solutions to career management problems, anddisplayed tireless dedication to technical excellence and commitment to <strong>the</strong> service, itspersonnel and <strong>the</strong>ir families. He is an outstand<strong>in</strong>g soldier who has contributed significantly to<strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>n Army’s <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly complex equipment <strong>in</strong>frastructure.Capta<strong>in</strong> Brenton Luke WHITE, QldFor meritorious service as <strong>the</strong> Squadron Sergeant Major <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 21st ConstructionSquadron, Staff Officer Grade Three Land Command Eng<strong>in</strong>eers, and OperationsOfficer at <strong>the</strong> Army Explosive Hazards Centre.Capta<strong>in</strong> White has provided meritorious service as <strong>the</strong> Squadron Sergeant Major <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>21st Construction Squadron, as Staff Officer Grade Three Land Command Eng<strong>in</strong>eers, and as<strong>the</strong> Operations Officer at <strong>the</strong> Army Explosive Hazards Centre. He is an exceptionallypr<strong>of</strong>essional, passionate and driven soldier who has played a key role <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> success <strong>of</strong>national <strong>in</strong>terest construction tasks, ensur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> protection <strong>of</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>n Defence Forcepersonnel deployed on operations.358Any enquiries regard<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> above awards should be directed toDefence Media Liaison on (02)6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
MEDAL (<strong>OAM</strong>) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE MILITARY DIVISIONRoyal <strong>Australia</strong>n Air ForceW<strong>in</strong>g Commander Timothy John HURFORD, WAFor meritorious service to <strong>the</strong> Royal <strong>Australia</strong>n Air Force <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Air Force Reserves as Command<strong>in</strong>g Officer Number 25 Squadron and as Officer-<strong>in</strong>-Charge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Development and Executive Officer Number 1 Airfield DefenceSquadron.W<strong>in</strong>g Commander Hurford has consistently displayed selfless dedication, pr<strong>of</strong>essionalexcellence, superior analytical skills and visionary focus <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Air ForceReserve capability. An exceptional <strong>of</strong>ficer who personifies <strong>the</strong> highest pr<strong>of</strong>essional standards,W<strong>in</strong>g Commander Hurford has made an extraord<strong>in</strong>ary contribution that will <strong>in</strong>fluence <strong>the</strong> AirForce Reserve’s capability for years to come.Flight Lieutenant Gregory Roy KERR, SAFor meritorious service as a Flight Eng<strong>in</strong>eer at Number 92 W<strong>in</strong>g.Flight Lieutenant (<strong>the</strong>n Warrant Officer) Kerr consistently displayed pr<strong>of</strong>essional excellence,<strong>in</strong>itiative and dedication to duty far beyond <strong>the</strong> traditional responsibilities <strong>of</strong> Flight Eng<strong>in</strong>eers.His contributions and <strong>in</strong>itiatives directly enhanced operations, safety management and FlightEng<strong>in</strong>eer tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and recruitment. Dur<strong>in</strong>g a long career at Number 92 W<strong>in</strong>g he embodied <strong>the</strong>ethos <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ‘quiet achiever’, prov<strong>in</strong>g to be an <strong>in</strong>spirational example <strong>of</strong> dedication to duty forhis superiors, peers and subord<strong>in</strong>ates.359Any enquiries regard<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> above awards should be directed toDefence Media Liaison on (02)6265 3343 or 0408 498 664