The 1954 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via a special honours list on 29 January 1954, and recognised four people for acts of bravery in the aftermath of the Tangiwai disaster on 24 December 1953.
George Medal (GM)
- Arthur Cyril Ellis â postmaster, Taihape.
- John Warren Holman â of South Beach, Plimmerton.
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Civil division
- Arthur Dewar Bell â of Raetihi.
- William Ian Inglis â railway guard, of Ngaio, Wellington.
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