Major McQualter has served as a rifle Company Commander with 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in Vietnam for eight months.
At an times and particularly when in contact with the enemy Major McQualter set a fine example by his courage and disregard for his personal safety.
He placed the welfare, morale and safety of his men above all other requirements and has unselfishly devoted his entire energies to the requirements of his soldiers.
The high standard of efficiency attained by the company is attributed directly to Major McQualter.