KNOWN AWARDS
New Zealand Operational Service Medal
Campaign Service Medal
Borneo
New Zealand Defence Service Medal
Regular
Pingat Jasa Malaya (Malaysia)
Gold Pioneer Axe [2021]
Pioneer Axe [1993]
Legion Meritorious Service Medal
Legion Long Service & Efficiency Medal [1982]
Silver Fern [1991]
Legion Service Medal [1986]
New Zealand Command Centennial Medal [2011]
New Zealand 90th Anniversary Medal [1994]
Saltire Decoration, Scotland (SD) [2020]
Scotland Honorary Life Membership Ribbon [2019]
Australian 75th Medal [1986]
CMO Centennial Medal [2004]
VAILLE Douglas Ross
41176, New Zealand Infantry
2127, Legion of Frontiersmen, New Zealand
NOTES
Born 17 Jamuary 1943 Whangarei, New Zealand
Joined Legion of Frontiersmen 11 September 1970
BIOGRAPHICAL
Ross was born in Whangarei on the 17th day of January 1943, was married on 1 June 1968, and has a daughter and a son and two grandchildren. Ross joined the New Zealand Army on 5 August 1964 and served in Malaya, Borneo and Singapore, and was discharged in 1967. Ross joined the Legion of Frontiersmen on 11 September 1970 and has held every office in 'F' Troop, plus many years as the RSM on New Zealand Headquarters. He is currently a member of 'J' Troop in Katikati. Ross has served on many committees over the years including - School, Judo, Whangarei R.S.A, and is a life member of the Whangarei A&P. Society. Ross has not missed a conference since 1981, a record very few could match. He has a wide knowledge of Legion protocol and the running of Headquarters, and a man who helps the Legion move forward into the future.
