Afghanistan Medal (Australia)
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The Afghanistan Medal was instituted by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia on the advice of the Australian Prime Minister John Howard in 2004.[1] It is awarded to Australian defence force personnel who served in or around Afghanistan after 11 October 2001. Defence force personnel are also recognised by the 'ICAT' clasp to the Australian Active Service Medal and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's Non-Article 5 Medal with 'ISAF' clasp.
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Afghanistan Medal | |
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Type | Campaign Medal |
Awarded for | Service on Operation Slipper and Palate |
Presented by | Australia |
Eligibility | Australian Defence Force personnel in the Afghanistan region from 11 October 2001 |
Campaign(s) | War in Afghanistan |
Status | Closed |
Established | 30 September 2004 |
Total | 34,500 |
Order of Wear | |
Next (higher) | International Force East Timor Medal |
Next (lower) | Iraq Medal |
Related | Australian Active Service Medal NATO Medal for ISAF |
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