Commitment to service to community

Edward Gilroy’s service to the community of Camden was recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List.

Mr Gilroy, 90 from Narellan Vale, was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM for his community involvement in and around the area, even his life membership with the Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club was brought to light.

Mr Gilroy is humbled by the acknowledgement and said this award “was out of his league”.

“I am not a polished performer.”

Mr Gilroy, husband, father of four, grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 15 is currently researching his family history and discovering quite a bit. He is very active in the community and researching his family history.

Polished or not, Mr Gilroy’s nomination and contribution spoke volumes of his commitment to service and community.

His achievements include:

Macarthur Lions Club – president, 2006-2007, and 2017 and member, 20 years as well as being the Lion of the Year, 2021;

 The Melvin Jones Award. Community;

 Member, St Johns Anglican Church, current;

 Member, Australian Justice of the Peace, current;

Authorising Officer, Camden Library, current;

 Former Chairperson, Events Reference group, Camden Council;

Australian Army, 1955-1960;

 Surf Life Saving, Tamarama volunteer, 1951-2024 – Life Member;

Citizen of the Year, Camden Council, 2015.