THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

CUDBY Logan Charles

X92445, Squadron Leader, Royal New Zealand Air Force

CITATION

New Zealand Gallantry Decoration

Announced 5 June 2000

Squadron Leader Cudby, between June and September 1999, served with the United Nations Mission to East Timor (UNAMET). Initially, he was

posted to the Liquica region. In two separate incidents, unarmed United Nations' convoys led by Squadron Leader Cudby came under sustained fire

from militia forces. On both occasions, he successfully negotiated for the convoys to continue to their destinations. By September, all remaining

United Nations staff with a large number of refugees were confined to the UNAMET compound in Dili. Unarmed patrols were being sent out to

monitor the situation, as well as bring back supplies from a warehouse near the port, several kilometres from the compound. Squadron Leader

Cudby willingly organised and led a number of these patrols. They were subjected to considerable intimidation by rampant bands of militia and

sometimes fired upon. One such patrol to the wharf area was stopped by militia, weapons were pointed at the heads of United Nations staff and

rounds fired above them. Displaying considerable courage, tact and presence of mind, Squadron Leader Cudby was able to negotiate the safe

return of the patrol to the UNAMET compound. His actions over a three-month period in an atmosphere of almost constant danger provided an

excellent example and role model to other United Nations personnel.

Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit

Queen's Birthday Honours List 5 June 2006

KNOWN AWARDS

Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit

New Zealand Gallantry Decoration

New Zealand Operational Service Medal

New Zealand General Service Medal

United Nations Medal Bosnia

United Nations Medal

New Zealand East Timor Medal

United Nations Medal (UNTAET)

New Zealand General Service Medal - Afghan primary

United Nations Medal (UNSSM)

New Zealand Armed Forces Award