CAPT P. G. Lockwood, DSC, CSC, RAN, was awarded the United States Bronze Star, in recognition of his meritorious service as the Commanding Officer of HMAS ANZAC, (guided missile frigate), during her service in Iraqi waters in 2003 as part of the RAN contribution to Operation Falconer. A few days later the Bronze Star was also awarded to CAPT A. Ingram, RAN, Commanding Officer of HMAS DARWIN, (guided missile frigate), and CAPT D. L. McCourt, OAM, DSM, RAN, Commanding Officer of HMAS KANIMBLA, (landing platform amphibious), in the same conflict.