VAILLE Douglas Ross

41176, New Zealand Infantry

2127, Legion of Frontiersmen, New Zealand

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]

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.