August 2019 - Bravery List

“Australian Bravery Awards recognise and celebrate Australians who, faced with a dangerous or perilous situation, think not of themselves or their own safety but about others,” the Governor-General said.

“These individuals deserve our admiration – they are an inspiration and examples of the sort of selfless sacrifice that we can all aspire to.”

         The Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd)

On 19 August 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), awarded Australian Bravery Decorations to 74 people.

Watch the Governor-General talk about the bravery and courage of the recipients:

The following Decorations were awarded:

• Bravery Medal: 17
• Commendation for Brave Conduct: 20
• Group Bravery Citation: 9

Gazette (listing all awards)