Stewart Guthrie
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Stewart Graeme Guthrie, GC (22 November 1948 – 13 November 1990) was a New Zealand Police sergeant and is the most recent Commonwealth 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, in which he lost his life.
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Born | Stewart Graeme Guthrie (1948-11-22)22 November 1948 Dunedin, New Zealand |
Died | 13 November 1990(1990-11-13) (aged 41) Aramoana, New Zealand |
Cause of death | Murdered |
Nationality | New Zealand |
Other names | Stu |
Alma mater | Otago Boys' High School |
Known for | His heroic acts during the Aramoana massacre. |
Partner | Sandra Guthrie |
Children | Three |
Police career | |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Department | New Zealand Police |
Service years | 1975–1990[1] |
Badge no. | 5024 |
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Service/ | Navy |
Years of service | 1965–1974 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Awards | George Cross |
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