Honours and Memorials
In March 1965, several gallantry awards were conferred on members of Voyager's company. Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Rogers was posthumously awarded the George Cross. Other honours listed in the 19 March issue of the London Gazette included a George Medal, five British Empire Medals for Gallantry, two posthumous Albert Medals, and three Queen's Commendations for Brave Conduct.
Memorial parks were established at Huskisson, New South Wales and East Hills, New South Wales. The latter park became part of the suburb of Voyager Point, New South Wales, which was originally an estate in East Hills accommodating the spouses and children of RAN personnel. Memorials were also erected at the RAN training establishment HMAS Cerberus and the Devonport Maritime Museum.
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