This section has breaking news on honours and awards issues.
On 9 November 2009 the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, announced that the Government has accepted the recommendations of the independent Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal Inquiry into Recognition for service with the United States Army Small Ships Section.
The Report recommended that:
Australians who served with the United States Army Small Ships Section are invited to apply for medallic recognition. Families of deceased former members may also apply in accordance with the Posthumous Medals Entitlements Policy. Depending on an individual member’s service history, an entitlement may now exist to one or more of the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star and the War Medal 1939-45.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of service.
Application forms can be obtained by calling the Directorate of Honours and Awards, toll free, on 1800 111 321; or through the following link: Application for the Issue of Medals
A copy of the report can be accessed at www.defence-honours-tribunal.gov.au/.
On 28 October 2009 the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, announced that the Government has accepted the recommendations of the independent Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal Inquiry into Unresolved Recognition Issues for the Battle of Long Tan.
The Report recommended that:
A copy of the report can be accessed at www.defence-honours-tribunal.gov.au/.
The Directorate of Honours and Awards is preparing the necessary nominations for Flight Lieutenant Dohle and Delta Company, 6 RAR. Nominations are submitted to the Governor-General for approval.
Entitled former members of Delta Company, 6 RAR are invited to apply to the Directorate of Honours and Awards using the form AD807 Application for the Issue of Medals and/or Clasps forthe emblem of the Unit Citation for Gallantry. Persons who wish to apply on behalf of a deceased member are invited to submit the form AD809 Application for the Posthumous Issue of Medals and/or Clasps.
These forms can be located on our website or by contacting the Directorate toll-free on 1800 111 321.
Applications for the emblem of the Unit Citation for Gallantry will be held until such time as the Unit has been formally invested with the Citation.
The Directorate has received advice from the Australian Defence Staff-Dili indicating that, due to the number of persons currently being considered by the East Timor Government for the award of the Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal, a time frame for completion of their assessments can not be given.
It should be noted that East Timor is still establishing their Honours and Awards system, which involves detailed and lengthy consideration of the processes and procedures necessary to ensure the integrity of their System.
DH&A understands that since the announcement of the medal and release of the subsequent DEFGRAM, there has been some confusion; however, we must act on advice and information provided to us and would appreciate your continued patience as we work with the Australian Defence Staff-Dili and the East Timor Government on this issue. Click here for the full eligibility criteria for the Timor Leste Solidarity Medal.
The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, has today announced that the Replacement medals policy will be relaxed. Those family members who have lost the medals of loved ones in the Victorian bushfire and the Queensland floods can now apply to have them replaced. Application forms can be obtained on our website or by calling our toll-free Customer Response Team on 1800 111 321
Replacement Medal Policy to be Relaxed
83 members of the Australian Defence Organisation were recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in 2009
For a list of the Defence recipients click here.
Some recipients have not been listed for security reasons.
Web page last updated 5 November 2009