Presentation of Long Tan awards

17 August 2010

Family and friends gathered at Government House, Canberra for the investiture of Major Geoff Kendall MG (Ret’d) and Mrs Joan Dohle on behalf of her husband, Flight Lieutenant Clifford Dohle DSM (deceased) in recognition of their service in the Battle of Long Tan in 1966.

The Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, presented Mr Kendall with the Medal for Gallantry and Mrs Dohle with the Distinguished Service Medal.

Ms Bryce and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE met the men’s families after the ceremony, which concluded with a lunch hosted by the Governor-General.

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