1954 New Zealand bravery awards
The 1954 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via a Special Honours List on 29 January 1954, and recognised four people for acts of bravery in the aftermath of the Tangiwai disaster on 24 December 1953.[1]
George Medal (GM)
- Arthur Cyril Ellis – postmaster, Taihape.
- John Warren Holman – of South Beach, Plimmerton.
British Empire Medal (BEM)
- Civil division
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