The following awards for gallantry were announced for rescue operations after the collision of HMAS MELBOURNE, (aircraft carrier), and the USS FRANK E EVANS, (destroyer):-GM LCDR R. J. Burns RANAFC LCDR D. N. Rodgers RANMBE LCDR C. J. Paterson RANMBE PO N. HeardBEM AB R J. RichardsonQueens Commendation for Bravery NA R. W. WinstonQueens Commendation for Bravery EM W. N. Baldwin