1968 Special Honours (Australia)
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The Special Honours Lists for Australia are announced by the Sovereign and Governor-General at any time.
Some honours are awarded by other countries where Queen Elizabeth II was the Head of State, Australians receiving those honours are listed here with the relevant reference.
This list also incorporates the Mid Winters Day honours list and the Bravery honours lists.
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order

- Captain Guy Griffiths, DSC, RAN - 23 April 1968[1]
- Brigadier Stuart Clarence Graham, OBE, MC, 253, Australian Staff Corps - 23 April 1968[1]
- Lieutenant-Colonel Eric Harold Smith, 2389, Australian Staff Corps - 20 August 1968[1]
- Lieutenant-Colonel Noel Russell Charles Worth, 235007, Australian Staff Corps - 20 August 1968[1]
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Military Cross (MC)

- Major Brian George Florence, 34373, Australian Staff Corps
- Major (temporary) Ewort John O'Donnell, 235141, Australian Staff Corps - 23 April 1968[1]
- Lieutenant Neville John Clark, A2795S3, Royal Australian Artillery - 23 April 1968[1]
- 2nd Lieutenant Graham Henry Ross, 37277, Australian Staff Corps - 23 April 1968[1]
- 2nd Lieutenant William Francis Hindson, 37479, Australian Staff Corps - 23 April 1968[1]
- Major Peter Mcholson Duckett White, 17042, Australian Staff Corps - 20 August 1968[1]
- Major Peter Raymond Phillips, 47016, Australian Staff Corps - 20 August 1968[1]
- Lieutenant Marcus Richard John, 36768, Australian Staff Corps - 20 August 1968[1]
- Lieutenant Gordon Lyall Simpson, 235306, Australian Staff Corps - 20 August 1968[1]
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)

- Warrant Officer Class I Alec Henry Morris, 12840, Royal Australian Infantry Corps - 23 April 1968[1]
- Sergeant Alexander Davidson Sutherland, 311323, Royal Australian Infantry Corps - 23 April 1968[1]
- Warrant Officer Class II Reginald Llewellyn Jones, 34888m Royal Australian Infantry Corps - 20 August 1968[1]
- Warrant Officer Class II Daniel John Neville, 11448, Royal Australian Infantry Corps - 20 August 1968[1]
- Warrant Officer Class II Percy White, 2887, Royal Australian Armoured Corps - 20 August 1968[1]
- Sergeant Ronald David Allan, 15229, Royal Australian Infantry Corps - 20 August 1968[1]
- Sergeant (temporary) Jack Woods, 213636, Royal Australian Infantry Corps - 20 August 1968[1]
- Private Richard Leslie Norden, 2412437, Royal Australian Infantry Corps - 20 August 1968[1]
George Medal (GM)

- Sergeant (temporary) Ronald Peter Kelly, 61652, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps - 23 April 1968[1]
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)

- Leading Seaman Weapons Mechanic William John Young, R56564 - 18 July 1968[1]


