Stewart Guthrie
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Stewart Graeme Guthrie, GC (22 November 1948 – 13 November 1990) was a New Zealand Police sergeant and a recipient of the George Cross, then the highest award in the British Commonwealth for conspicuous gallantry not in the face of an enemy. He received the award for his role in the police response to the Aramoana massacre, during which he lost his life.
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Stewart Graeme Guthrie | |
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Born | (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 | Heroic acts during the Aramoana massacre |
Partner | Sandra Guthrie |
Children | 3 |
Awards | George Cross |
Police career | |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Department | New Zealand Police |
Service years | 1975–1990[1] |
Rank | Sergeant |
Badge no. | 5024 |
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