Midwinter's Day 2009 Honours List - Governor-General of the ...

MIDWINTER’S DAY 2009 HONOURS LISTEMBARGO0001 HOURS AUSTRALIAN EASTERN STANDARD TIMESUNDAY 21 JUNE 2009This advance copy of the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette is issued for theconvenience of the media on the following conditions:NOT TO BE published in the press or broadcast over radio or televisionstations before 0001 hours Australian Eastern Standard Time on Sunday21 June 2009.The information contained in this document about the recipient is NOT TO BEcommunicated to any other person before the expiration of the publicationembargo.The recipient of the Australian Antarctic Medal announced in this Gazette willbe invested with his insignia at a later date at the Government House in theState or Territory in which he resides by the Governor-General or StateGovernor as appropriate.Stephen BradyOfficial Secretary tothe Governor-General

No. S107, Sunday, 21 June 2009Commonwealthof AustraliaPublished by the Commonwealth of AustraliaGazetteSPECIALGovernment HouseCANBERRA ACT 260021 June 2009MIDWINTER’S DAY 2009 HONOURS LISTThe Governor-General is pleased to announce the following award:AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC MEDALMr David Ernest PULLINGER390 Penna Road, Penna Tas 7171For outstanding service in support of Australian Antarctic expeditions.By Her Excellency’s CommandStephen BradyOfficial Secretary tothe Governor-GeneralCat. No. S10709ISSN 1032-2345© Commonwealth of Australia 2009

Commonwealth of Australia Gazette2 Special Gazette No. S107, 21 June 2009THE AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC MEDAL(21 June 2009)Mr David Ernest PULLINGER390 Penna Road, Penna Tas 7171For outstanding service in support of Australian Antarctic expeditions.Occupation In Antarctica:Helicopter PilotService in Antarctica:16 expeditions for the Australian Antarctic program and expeditions with the Italian,German and Japanese Antarctic programs.Mr Pullinger has made an outstanding contribution to Australia's efforts in Antarctica as ahelicopter pilot. He has tremendous experience and skill, and he has applied these withenergy and dedication in supporting scientific and operational tasks in Antarctica.As chief pilot on a number of challenging projects, Mr Pullinger has had responsibility forthe overall planning and safety of helicopter support. His contribution to the planning andefficient execution of scientific operations during deep field glaciological programs in thePrince Charles Mountains has been a key factor in the success of these projects.Mr Pullinger has an outstanding safety record and is diligent in reinforcing the safetyrequirements of any operation.He has developed innovative approaches to highly challenging aviation requirements. Hiscontribution to the planning and efficient execution of scientific operations and hiswillingness to discuss and consider new and innovative ways of achieving the challengingrequirements of scientific operations have been central to the success of many Antarcticscience projects.Through careful planning and trialling of new techniques, Mr Pullinger has developed safeand effective methods to transport difficult and potentially dangerous loads in typicallycapricious Antarctic conditions.Mr Pullinger has made a unique and significant contribution to Australia's Antarcticprogram. He has delivered outstanding aviation support with professionalism, dedication,innovation and uncompromising standards. His unique insight, innovative thinking, andoverall commitment to the safe delivery of Australia's Antarctic program set him apart asan outstanding Antarctic expeditioner.