JT Awarded An Order Of Australia Medal From The Queen

Six North Queenslanders have been named today on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list!  

Congratulations to the following recipients:

• Robert Pack
• Major Francis Roy Radford CSM (RETD)
• Warrant Officer Class One Mark Retallick
• Peter Searston
• George White
• 'King of the North' Johnathan Thurston
  
  

This is what they did to be awarded a nod from the Queen:

• Robert Pack- awarded for his dedication to health and the Townsville community. 
• Major Francis Roy Radford CSM (RETD)- for his service to veterans and their families. 
• Warrant Officer Class One Mark Retallick- awarded for his outstanding performance of duty to the Army. 
• Peter Searston- for extensive work in expanding employment opportunities for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders. 
• George White- for his community spirit as Townsville's favourite Santa, travelling around Queensland for the Special Children’s Christmas parties. 
• 'King of the North' Johnathan Thurston- for his work as a role model to keep kids in school.