Tonkin Australian Honours

Date: 1919 to 2023
Location: Australia
Surname/tag: Tonkin

Research page of the Tonkin Name Study

Tonkin recipients of Australian honours

Australian Fire Service Medal : AFSM

The Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recognises distinguished service by a member of an Australian fire service.

• John Gregory Tonkin AFSM 26 Jan 2016 Australia Day 2016 Honours List.

Australian Sports Medal

The Australian Sports Medal was instituted to commemorate Australian sporting achievement in the year 2000.

• Shirley Tonkin (Mrs) 29 Sep 2000 Reg Goodbridge Award 1996. Umpiring, Committee. State Team Representative.
• Douglas Haxton Tonkin 24 Oct 2000 for over 50 years involvement with Rugby League.
• Peter James Tonkin 30 Jul 2000 Olympian

Centenary Medal

The Centenary Medal was instituted to commemorate the contribution made to the Federation of Australia, Australian society and government by its citizens and other persons during the year 2001, the Centenary of Federation of Australia.

• Councillor Allan Ian Tonkin 1 Jan 2001 for distinguished service to local government.
• Eileen Mary Tonkin (Mrs) 1 Jan 2001 for long and voluntary service to the community through St Vincent de Paul Society.
• Elizabeth Annette Tonkin (Mrs) 1 Jan 2001 for service to the community through meals-on-wheels and voluntary assistance to local schools.
• Jean Pierce Tonkin (Mrs) 1 Jan 2001 for long and voluntary service to St John Ambulance.
• FSGT Lloyd Charles Tonkin 1 Jan 2001 for long exemplary service to the Australian Defence Force.
• Rhonda Joan Tonkin (Mrs) 1 Jan 2001 for service to Australian society and rural industries.
• Violet Lilian Tonkin (Mrs) 1 Jan 2001.

Companion of the Order of Australia : AC

Individuals are appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to Australia or to humanity at large.

• The Honourable John Trezise Tonkin AC 6 Jun 1977 The Queen's Birthday 1977 Honours List.

Conspicuous Service Medal : CSM

Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) is awarded for meritorious achievement or devotion to duty, in non-warlike situations.

• Sergeant Stewart MacAlister Tonkin CSM 26 Jan 2005 for outstanding service as the Training Supervisor of the 17th Construction Squadron during the 2003 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission/Army Community Assistance Program on Palm Island. Australia Day 2005 Honours List

Distinguished Flying Cross (Imperial) : DFC

Instituted in 1918 by King George V for Air Force officers for 'an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying in active operations against the enemy'.

• Lt Albert Victor Tonkin DFC 8 Feb 1919 1 Squadron - Australian Flying Corps

Imperial Service Medal

Instituted in 1918 by King George V for Air Force officers for 'an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying in active operations against the enemy'. This was altered in 1932 'for exceptional valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy'. The availability of the decoration was extended to the Army and the Navy during World War II. There have been 6 versions of this medal, 1978 would be Elizabeth II, awarded 1954-2022.

• Harold Eric Tonkin 6 Jun 1978

Medal of the Order of Australia : OAM

The Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) is awarded for service worthy of particular recognition.

• Albert Roger Tonkin OAM 10 Jun 2002 for service to the community of Moora, Western Australia, through local government and participation in a range of sporting, heritage and primary industry organisations. The Queen's Birthday 2002 Honours List.
• Professor Andrew Maxwell Tonkin OAM 13 Jun 2011 for service to medical research in the field of epidemiology and preventative medicine. The Queen's Birthday 2011 Honours List.
• Arthur Alan Tonkin OAM 19 Jun 1985 for service to the trade union movement, particularly the Meat Industry Employee's Union.
• Barry Ronald Tonkin OAM 26 Jan 2015 for service to engineering through professional bodies, and to the community. Australia Day 2015 Honours List.
• Fiona Christine Tonkin OAM (Ms) 10 Jun 2019 for service to the performing arts, particularly to ballet. The Queen's Birthday 2019 Honours List.
• Warrant Officer Class Two Jennifer Anne Tonkin OAM 13 Jun 1994 for exceptional service and devotion to duty, particularly in the field of community services. The Queen's Birthday 1994 Honours List
• John Elliot Tonkin MC, OAM 26 Jan 1982 for service in the field of Aboriginal welfare. Australia Day 1982 Honours List
• Merle Tonkin OAM (Mrs) 26 Jan 1991 for service to women's affairs South Australia. Australia Day 1991 Honours List
• Peter James Tonkin OAM 26 Jan 2019 for service to swimming. Australia Day 2019.
• Shirley Maxine Tonkin OAM (Mrs) 26 Jan 2006 for service to the community through the promotion and support of facilities for isolated families, particularly the Kalgoorlie School of the Air, and as an oral historian.
• Stephen John Tonkin OAM 26 Jan 2004 for service to local government and to the community of the Shire of Menzies, Western Australia. Australia Day 2004 Honours List.

Member of the Order of Australia : AM

The Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service in a particular locality or field of activity or to a particular group.

• Berwick Carlyon Tonkin AM 26 Jan 1992 for service to engineering and to the community. Australia Day 1992 Honours List.
• Dr John Paul Tonkin AM 9 Jun 1986 for service to medicine, particularly as an ear, nose and throat surgeon. The Queen's Birthday 1986 Honours List.

Meritorious Service Medal (Imperial) : MSM

Medal for gallantry or valuable service (1916–28)

• WO1 F H Tonkin 18 Jan 1919

Military Medal (Imperial) : MM

Medal for bravery in the field (1916-93)

• T/Sgt M P Tonkin 3 Jul 1919

National Medal

The National Medal is given for long service by operational members of specified eligible organisations. The eligible groups have in common that their members serve or protect the community at the risk of death, injury or trauma.

• Alan Charles Tonkin 14 Jun 1978
• Arthur Allen Tonkin 13 Nov 1984
• Bertram George Tonkin 7 Jun 1991
• Bruce William Tonkin 1 May 1987 (also National Medal 1st clasp)
• Colin Stanford Tonkin 12 Dec 1978
• Donald Charles Tonkin 18 Jul 1980 (also National Medal 1st clasp)
• Douglas Frank Tonkin 14 Jul 1977 (also National Medal 1st clasp)
• Eric Keith Tonkin 24 Oct 2001
• Ernest William Tonkin 14 Jul 1977 (also National Medal 1st clasp)
• Frederick John Tonkin 14 Jul 1977 (also National Medal 1st clasp)
• Geoffrey Robert Tonkin 15 Nov 1977
• Harold Reginald Tonkin 8 Jun 1988
• John Leslie Tonkin 29 Sep 1994
• Kevin Denis Tonkin 15 Nov 1982
• Malcolm Geoffrey Tonkin 27 Aug 1992
• Philip Jeffrey Tonkin 21 Aug 1989 (also National Medal 1st clasp)
• Robert Ernest Tonkin 23 Sep 1998 (also National Medal 1st clasp)
• Ronald Leslie Tonkin 17 Mar 1992
• Richard John Tonkin 22 Sep 1987 (also National Medal 1st clasp)
• Wayne Anthony Tonkin 19 Nov 1990 (also National Medal 1st clasp)

Nursing Service Cross : NSC

The Nursing Service Cross is awarded to medics (enrolled nurses) and nurses (registered nurses) of the Australian Defence Force for outstanding devotion and competency in the performance of nursing duties.

• Sergeant Lloyd Charles Tonkin NSC 14 Jun 1999. The Queen's Birthday 1999 Honours List.

Officer of the Order of Australia : AO

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service of a high degree to Australia or to humanity at large.

• The Honourable Dr David Oliver Tonkin AO 26 Jan 1993 for service to the South Australian Parliament, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and to the community. January 1993 Australia Day Honours.
• Dr Anne Louise Tonkin AO 26 Jan 2023 for distinguished service to medical professional regulation, to tertiary education, and to clinical pharmacology. Australia Day 2023 Honours List

Order of the British Empire - Member (Civil) (Imperial) : MBE

• Dr Cyril Joseph Tonkin MBE 1 Jan 1959 medicine.
• Jack Tonkin MBE 31 Dec 1981 local government.
• Winifred Joan Tonkin MBE (Mrs) 31 Dec 1981 community.

Order of the British Empire - Officer (Military) (Imperial) : OBE

• Lt Col Ernest William Tonkin OBE 29 Sep 1953. RAAF 91 Wing - distinguished service in Korea.

Public Service Medal : PSM

• Raymond William Tonkin PSM 26 Jan 2010 for outstanding public service to the recognition, management and promotion of Victoria's non-Indigenous cultural heritage. Australia Day 2010 Honours List.

Sources

• Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Government of Australia. (Australian Honours Search Facility, https://honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/search : accessed 21 Apr 2023)