__NOTOC__ The New Zealand Gallantry Star (NZGS) is the second level military decoration of the New Zealand armed forces.
It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999 as part of the move to replace British gallantry awards with an indigenous New Zealand Gallantry system. The medal, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of "acts of outstanding gallantry in situations of danger" while involved in war or warlike operational service (including peacekeeping).
Bars are awarded to the NZGS in recognition of the performance of further acts of gallantry meriting the award. Recipients are entitled to the postnominal letters "N.Z.G.S.".
This medal replaced the award of the Distinguished Service Order (when awarded for gallantry), the Distinguished Conduct Medal, and the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.
Recipients
NameRankUnitCampaignDate of actionNeville John ReillyColonelColonel’s List, New Zealand ArmyUnited Nations Mission in East Timor June–September 1999David Steven AskinCorporalNew Zealand Special Air ServiceWar in Afghanistan (2001–2021)2011Jamie PennellCommanderNew Zealand Special Air ServiceWar in Afghanistan (2001–2021)28 June 2011Albert Henry MooreCorporalRoyal New Zealand Infantry RegimentWar in Afghanistan (2001–2021)3 August 2011Geoffrey Michael FaradayMajorRoyal New Zealand Armoured CorpsUnited Nations Mission in South Sudan17–29 April 2014
See also New Zealand gallantry awards New Zealand bravery awards New Zealand campaign medals
Notes
References Mackay, J and Mussel, J (eds) - Medals Yearbook - 2005, (2004), Token Publishing.
External links New Zealand Defence Force - Medal information page New Zealand Defence Force - Text of the Royal warrant for the New Zealand Gallantry awards system