Peter Hutchinson YHS 1969 - Brigadier Peter Hutchinson was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in the Queen's Birthday Honors in June 05. His award was for distinguished command and leadership in the Middle-East Area of Operations as the Commander, Joint Task Force 633 during Operation Catalyst in 2004. Peter joined the army at Duntroon Military College 30 years ago after graduating from YHS in 1974. He is currently director General Infrastructure Asset Development for the Dept of Defence based in Canberra. His career has also included command appointments to 18 Field Squadrons, 3 Field Engineer Regiment, 21 Construction Squadron and 3 Combat Engineer Regiment. Brigadier Hutchinson has been listed again this month by Engineers Australia as one of Australia's 100 Most Influential Engineers. His proud parents, John and Norma Hutchinson, live in Newborough....and we are proud of him too cos he's one of ours!!! Peter is a current member of YOGA and was at the 1960s reunion at Woorabinda in 2002.
