He was awarded the A.C. (Companion of the Order of Australia) on March
25, 2000 for his services to Australia.
He was awarded the Australian M.C. (Military Cross) on February 12, 1971 for his services to the Infantry - 9 RAR - Vietnam.
He was awarded the Australian National Medal on October 16, 1980 for his services to Australia.
He was awarded the A.M. (Member of the Order of Australia) in the 1985 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Commanding Officer 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment.
He was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal in the 2001 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Australian society as Chief of the Defence Force.