To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.To salute all officers, and all colors and standards not cased.To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.To talk to no one except in the line of duty.To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, the officer of the day, and all officers and noncommissioned officers of the guard only.To quit my post only when properly relieved.To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.To take charge of this post and all government property in view.The only way a person can be recognised is for someone to nominate them.The Marine Corps General orders are a set of 11 orders every Marine learns in basic training. The Order belongs to each of us and we each have a part to play. Each recipient has something in common – someone nominated them. “It is encouraging to see an increase in diversity in the Order of Australia. There are 736 awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia, with 48 per cent for women and 45 per cent for service to local communities. “They’re almost always humble to a fault but I urge recipients, for today, to put aside that humility - it’s important they know how much they are valued.” They’re the first to show up and the last to leave. These are the people who see us through good times and bad.

“They go above and beyond, are from all over the country, and contribute every day in every way imaginable. The recipients have had a significant impact at the local, national and international level and are, quite simply, inspiring,” the Governor-General said. “Congratulations to the outstanding Australians recognised in today’s Honours List. The 64 recipients of Distinguished and Conspicuous awards include:Īn additional 77 Australians recognised for their contribution in support of Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been added to the COVID-19 Honour Roll.

The 30 recipients of awards in the Military Division of the Order of Australia include: The 217 recipients of Meritorious Awards include recipients of the Public Service Medal, the Australian Police Medal, Australian Fire Service Medal, Emergency Services Medal, the Australian Corrections Medal and the Australian Intelligence Medal.

506 people were awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (surname ( A-E, F-L, M-R, S-Z, Honorary ).

177 appointments as Members of the Order (surname A-L, M-Z, Honorary ).

47 appointments as Officers of the Order.

6 appointments as Companions of the Order.

The 736 recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia include: 'What does being recognised mean to me?' - hear from some recipients The Australia Day 2023 Honours List recognises and celebrates 1,047 recipients, including 736 in the General Division of the Order of Australia and awards for meritorious, distinguished and conspicuous service.

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