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MBE (Honorary}
Sister Moira RIEHL
Sister Riehl first became associated with work for the blind and disabled when helping to run a hostel attached to a girls' school in Kwangsi, China in the 1930's. Returning to Hong Kong in 1953 she ran a welfare centre providing employment for women and schooling and nursery facilities for young children. Since 1970 she has worked with the Hong Kong Association for the Blind, primarily involved in the establishment and running of a study centre (which she now heads) for 40 blind students. For this purpose she learned braille which she now teaches to both students and voluntary workers. In every case she aims to ensure that each blind student receives individual attention and that students should have opportunities to meet each other and study in surroundings designed for their needs. Despite her age Sister Riehl brings to her work a dedication
Her selfless and enthusiasm which proves an inspiration to all. devotion to the interests of the blind and their integration into the community has played a major part in assisting blind persons in Hong Kong.
MBB (Military)
Sqn Ldr John Geoffrey SHAWCROSS, AE
Squadron Leader Shawcross has served in the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force (RHKAAF) since 1964 and has held the position of Staff Officer since 1978. He has been closely involved in all aspects of the considerable expansion of the RHKAAF and has ensured that high standards have been maintained during a period of recruitment of extra personnel, re-equipment with more sophisticated aircraft, and expansion of the RHKAAF role in security operations. During the influx of refugees from Vietnam in 1979, and subsequently in the prevention of illegal immigration from China, the RHKAAF was increasingly engaged in operational duties in support of the Security Forces. All this placed substantially heavier responsibilities on Squadron Leader Shawcross which he has discharged with great enthusiasm, commendable efficiency and outstanding professionalism.