Stewart Guthrie
Stewart Graeme Guthrie, GC (22 November 1948 – 13 November 1990) of New Zealand is the most recent civilian recipient of the George Cross, the highest award for conspicuous gallantry not in the face of an enemy awarded in certain Commonwealth countries. He received the award for his role in the police response to the Aramoana massacre, at which he lost his life.
Read more about Stewart Guthrie: Aramoana Massacre, Funeral, Citation
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