1972 New Zealand gallantry awards
# 1972 New Zealand gallantry awards

The 1972 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via two Special Honours Lists dated 7 March and 27 July 1972, and recognised five New Zealand military personnel for gallant and distinguished service during operations in Vietnam.

## Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

* Squadron Leader Robin John Klitscher BSc – Royal New Zealand Air Force.
* Lieutenant Edwin Grant Steel – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

## Military Medal (MM)

* Lance Corporal John Leonard Adams – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

## Mention in despatches

* Lieutenant (temporary Captain) Robert John Sutherland Munro – Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals.
* Private Taare Parekura – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
