Australian Naval History on 30 September 1951

The frigate HMAS MURCHISON, (LCDR A. N. Dollard, RAN), engaged North Korean guns and small arms in a close-range encounter on the Han River, Korea. MURCHISON suffered three wounded. For conspicuous gallantry in the action the following awards were made:-DSC LCDR A. N. Dollard; DSC LEUT M. Kelly, RAN.

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