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{{Infobox award | ||
| |name = Australian Defence Medal | |name = Australian Defence Medal | ||
| |image = ]<br><br>] | |image = ]<br><br>] | ||
| |caption = Medal and ribbon | |caption = Medal and ribbon | ||
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|presenter = ] | ||
| |type = Service | |type = Service | ||
| |eligibility= Members of the Australian Defence Force | |eligibility= Members of the Australian Defence Force | ||
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|awarded_for = 4 years' service, completion of initial minimum period of service, death during service, or discharge as a result of injury<ref name=honours>{{cite web |url=http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/awards/medals/australian_defence_medal.cfm |title=Australian Defence Medal |work=It's an Honour |publisher=Australian Government |access-date=2009-06-20| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090618181805/http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/awards/medals/australian_defence_medal.cfm| archive-date= 18 June 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> | ||
| |status = Currently issued | |status = Currently issued | ||
| |description= | |description= | ||
| |clasps = None | |clasps = None | ||
| |established= 20 March 2006<ref name=defence>{{cite web |
|established= 20 March 2006<ref name=defence>{{cite web|url=http://www.defence.gov.au/medals/Content/+047%20ADM%20+%20ANSM/+070%20ADM/ |title=Australian Defence Medal |work=Defence Honours & Awards |publisher=Department of Defence |access-date=2009-06-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619114127/http://www.defence.gov.au/medals/Content/%2B047%20ADM%20%2B%20ANSM/%2B070%20ADM/ |archive-date=19 June 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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| |total_awarded = 340,867<ref>{{cite book |title=Report of the Inquiry into recognition for members and families of members of the ADF who are injured, wounded or killed in or as a result of service |date=2021 |publisher=Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal |page=159 |url=https://defence-honours-tribunal.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/The-Report-of-the-Inquiry-into-recognition-for-members-and-families-of-members-who-are-injured-wounded-or-killed-in-or-as-a-result-of-service.pdf}}</ref> | |||
| |total = 246,000<ref>{{cite book |title=] |year=2013 |publisher=] |location=Honiton, Devon |isbn=978-1-908-828-00-2 |page=399 |accessdate=29 April 2013}}</ref> | |||
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| |precedence_label = Order of Wear | |precedence_label = Order of Wear | ||
| |higher = ]<ref name=orderofwear>{{cite web|title=The Order of Wearing of Australian Honours and Awards|url=http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/awards/docs/order_of_wearing.pdf|work=It's an Honour |
|higher = ]<ref name=orderofwear>{{cite web|title=The Order of Wearing of Australian Honours and Awards|url=http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/awards/docs/order_of_wearing.pdf|work=It's an Honour|publisher=Australian Government|access-date=23 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140211203319/http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/awards/docs/order_of_wearing.pdf|archive-date=11 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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| |lower = ]<ref name=orderofwear/> | |lower = ]<ref name=orderofwear/> | ||
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| The '''Australian Defence Medal''' is an Australian military decoration which recognises current and former ] personnel who completed an initial enlistment period, or four years' service.<ref name=honours/> It was established on 20 March 2006 |
The '''Australian Defence Medal''' is an Australian military decoration which recognises current and former ] personnel who completed an initial enlistment period, or four years' service.<ref name=honours/> It was established on 20 March 2006; however, it recognises qualifying efficient service of current and former Australian Defence Force Regular and Reserve personnel, including ], who have served since 3 September 1945.<ref name=defence/> It is estimated that up to one million current and ex-serving personnel are eligible for the award.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defence.gov.au/medals/Content/+058%20FAQ/default.htm#top0 |title=Australian Defence Medal: Questions and Answers |work=Defence Honours & Awards |publisher=Department of Defence |access-date=2011-07-09}}</ref> At 30 June 2010, a total of 242,576 had been awarded.<ref name=NumberAwarded>{{cite web |url=http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/awards/statistics.cfm |title=Award statistics |work=It's an Honour |publisher=Australian Government |access-date=3 July 2011| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110629070207/http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/awards/statistics.cfm| archive-date= 29 June 2011 | url-status= live}}</ref> | ||
| ==Criteria== | |||
| The criteria also include those who could not serve the four-year qualifying period or complete an initial enlistment period for one or more of the following reasons: | The criteria also include those who could not serve the four-year qualifying period or complete an initial enlistment period for one or more of the following reasons: | ||
| * the death of a member during service. | * the death of a member during service. | ||
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| ==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| * The Australian Defence Medal is a circular medal of ]. The obverse features a stylised version of the ] (as used on the ]) with a sprig of ] with the top outer edge inscribed with the words |
* The Australian Defence Medal is a circular medal of ]. The obverse features a stylised version of the ] (as used on the ]) with a sprig of ] with the top outer edge inscribed with the words 'The Australian Defence Medal'. | ||
| * The reverse has the words |
* The reverse has the words 'For Service' below the ], surrounded by a wreath of wattle. | ||
| * The ribbon colours include the black and red colour of the Flanders poppy and two white stripes to divide the red into three segments to denote the three services of the ], and also represent the services contributing to the peace of Australia.<ref name=defence/> | * The ribbon colours include the black and red colour of the Flanders poppy and two white stripes to divide the red into three segments to denote the three services of the ], and also represent the services contributing to the peace of Australia.<ref name=defence/> | ||
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Award
| Australian Defence Medal | |
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| Type | Service |
| Awarded for | 4 years' service, completion of initial minimum period of service, death during service, or discharge as a result of injury |
| Presented by | Australia |
| Eligibility | Members of the Australian Defence Force |
| Clasps | None |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Established | 20 March 2006 |
| Total | 340,867 |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | National Medal |
| Next (lower) | Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal |
The Australian Defence Medal is an Australian military decoration which recognises current and former Australian Defence Force personnel who completed an initial enlistment period, or four years' service. It was established on 20 March 2006; however, it recognises qualifying efficient service of current and former Australian Defence Force Regular and Reserve personnel, including National Servicemen, who have served since 3 September 1945. It is estimated that up to one million current and ex-serving personnel are eligible for the award. At 30 June 2010, a total of 242,576 had been awarded.
Criteria
The criteria also include those who could not serve the four-year qualifying period or complete an initial enlistment period for one or more of the following reasons:
- the death of a member during service.
- the discharge of the member as medically unfit due to compensable impairment.
- the discharge of the member due to a prevailing discriminatory Defence policy, as determined by the Chief of the Defence Force.
Description
- The Australian Defence Medal is a circular medal of cupro-nickel. The obverse features a stylised version of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms (as used on the Australia Service Medal 1939–45) with a sprig of wattle with the top outer edge inscribed with the words 'The Australian Defence Medal'.
- The reverse has the words 'For Service' below the Crown of St Edward, surrounded by a wreath of wattle.
- The ribbon colours include the black and red colour of the Flanders poppy and two white stripes to divide the red into three segments to denote the three services of the Australian Defence Force, and also represent the services contributing to the peace of Australia.
See also
References
- ^ "Australian Defence Medal". It's an Honour. Australian Government. Archived from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2009.
- ^ "Australian Defence Medal". Defence Honours & Awards. Department of Defence. Archived from the original on 19 June 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2009.
- Report of the Inquiry into recognition for members and families of members of the ADF who are injured, wounded or killed in or as a result of service (PDF). Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal. 2021. p. 159.
- ^ "The Order of Wearing of Australian Honours and Awards" (PDF). It's an Honour. Australian Government. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 February 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- "Australian Defence Medal: Questions and Answers". Defence Honours & Awards. Department of Defence. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
- "Award statistics". It's an Honour. Australian Government. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
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