Ramos-Horta awards “Timaor-Leste Solidarity” Medal to members of the New South Wales Police Force
Ramos-Horta awards “Timaor-Leste Solidarity” Medal to members of the New South Wales Police Force
DÍLI, 13 November 2026 (TATOLI) – The President of the Republic and Nobel Peace Laureate, José Ramos-Horta, awarded the “Timor-Leste Solidarity” Medal and Certificate of Recognition to 41 members of the New South Wales Police Force who served in Timor-Leste under the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET).
On behalf of President Ramos-Horta, the Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Australia, Inês Almeida presented “Solidarity of Timor-Leste” Medal and the Certificate of Recognition to NSW Police Force members under Decree of the President of the Republic No. 138/2026, read by the Timor-Leste Consul-General to Victoria, Melbourne, Ms. Milena Abrantes, at the Ceremony held in Sydney, Australia.
The decoration recognizes the significant contribution of these officers to the maintenance of peace, security, and national stability during the critical period of Timor-Leste’s development and consolidation of democracy. Their dedication and commitment to the Timorese people embody the spirit of solidarity that the Medal was created to honor.
“The members of the New South Wales Police Force who served in Timor-Leste within the framework of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) made a significant contribution to the maintenance of peace, security and national stability, demonstrating dedication and commitment to the Timorese people. Their service is a reason for recognition and gratitude on the part of the Timorese State,” said Ramos-Horta.
The following members of the New South Wales Police Force are awarded the “Solidarity of Timor-Leste” Medal and the Certificate of Recognition:
1. Ann M. Blackler, Senior Constable
2. Gregory B. Coles, Detective Senior Constable
3. William M. Dowd, Senior Constable
4. Jeffrey L. Little, Detective Senior Constable
5. Steven P. Wheeler, Senior Constable
6. Terence J. Betts, Senior Constable
7. Jennifer A. Dyball, Detective Senior Constable
8. Mark A. Gilpin, Senior Constable
9. Alan G. Janson, Senior Constable
10. Geoffrey J. Perry, Sergeant
11. Christopher A. Shade, Senior Constable
12. Darren M. Boyd-Skinner, Senior Constable
13. John P. Duncan, Detective Senior Constable
14. Jodie A. Hamilton, Senior Constable
15. Toby C. Lindsay, Senior Constable
16. Richard P. Steinborn, Senior Sergeant
17. Alexander G. Booth, Senior Constable
18. Lawrence G. Lucas, Senior Constable
19. Brendan J. Smith, Constable
20. Timothy J. Snow, Senior Constable
21. Christopher W. Stone, Senior Constable
22. Iliya Bekavac, Senior Constable
23. Paul T. Blood, Senior Constable
24. Barry J. Chapman, Senior Constable
25. David J. Gawel, Detective Senior Constable
26. David G. Hooper, Senior Constable
27. Joseph M. Kay-Clough, Senior Constable
28. Andrew M. Liewes, Senior Constable
29. Bradfield Peters, Sergeant
30. Patrick G. Sharkey, Detective Senior Constable
31. David J. Cahill, Senior Constable
32. Wayne F. Amigo, Senior Constable
33. David G. Moss, Sergeant Detective
34. Philip K. Tilling, Senior Constable
35. Mark R. Elm, Senior Constable
36. David J. McCann, Senior Constable
37. Robert J. Robertson, Inspector
38. Adam Wilson, Senior Constable
39. Andrew P. Stevens, Senior Constable
The following members of the New South Wales Police Force are posthumously awarded the “Solidarity of Timor-Leste” Medals and Certificates of Recognition:
1. Anthony J. Geddes, Senior Constable
2. Paul M. Jones, Detective Superintendent
The “Timor-Leste Solidarity” Medal symbolizes the recognition and gratitude of the Timorese people towards those who, coming from various parts of the world, played an active and relevant role in the process of development and consolidation of democracy in Timor-Leste.
TATOLI
