People & Community · 2001 · National
Medal of the Order of Australia — Alec McGregor
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Yallourn North resident Alexander Mitchell ‘Alec’ McGregor received the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2001 for service to the Narracan region through social welfare, sporting and service groups.
His honour recognised decades of community service. The previous year, aged 75, he carried the Sydney Olympic torch through Yallourn North, creating a memorable public moment in a life devoted to Legacy, local sport and volunteer service.
