Chief of Navy and four NZDF personnel receive New Year’s Honours
Navy Chief Rear Admiral Tony Parr has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the state.
The New Year Honour recognises RA Parr’s leadership and consistent high performance in his 32-year naval career. He was appointed Chief of Navy in May 2009 and oversaw the introduction into service of the new ships of the Project Protector Fleet, among other key projects.
Four New Zealand Defence Force personnel – Lieutenant Commander Simon Griffiths, Colonel John Boswell, Squadron Leader Keith Bartlett and Squadron Leader Russell Kennedy - were also awarded the New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration.
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