He earned six good conduct medals and other citations.
"You probably noted that there was no mention of a Good Conduct Medal."
"Distinguished Conduct Medal, for the night of the train."
They were, in fact, four "good conduct" medals of the sort given out at Sunday School, sans ribbon and pin.
The Good Conduct Medal was presented to him on August 21, 1945.
He is the recipient of a New Zealand Police long service and good conduct medal awarded in 1980.
The Good Conduct Medal may also be awarded posthumously, to any service member killed in the line of duty.
He had also been awarded a Distinguished Conduct Medal.
In addition 3 Distinguished Conduct Medals were also awarded.
During times of war, the Good Conduct Medal may be awarded for one year of faithful service.