Governor presents Australian honours and awards (4)
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Wednesday 12 May 2021
His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, today presented Australian Honours and Awards to the following Queenslanders:
BRIGADIER TIMOTHY CHARLES O BRIEN
Commendation for Distinguished Service
For distinguished performance of duties, leadership, drive and vision on warlike operations as the Commander Task Group Afghanistan on Operation HIGHROAD, reshaping the Task Group Afghanistan, enhancing its contribution to the promotion of stability and security in Afghanistan, and reinforcing Australia’s reputation as a valuable Coalition partner.
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