1972 New Zealand gallantry awards

The 1972 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via two Special Honours Lists dated 7 March and 27 July 1972, and recognised five New Zealand military personnel for gallant and distinguished service during operations in Vietnam.

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

 * Squadron Leader Robin John Klitscher – Royal New Zealand Air Force.
 * Lieutenant Edwin Grant Steel – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

Military Medal (MM)

 * Lance Corporal John Leonard Adams – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

Mention in despatches

 * Lieutenant (temporary Captain) Robert John Sutherland Munro – Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals.
 * Private Taare Parekura – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.