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Australian General Service Medal for Korea
On Friday 12 February 2010 the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, announced that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the formal establishment of the Australian General Service Medal for Korea (AGSMK). Establishment of this medal forms part of the Australian Government’s commitment to implement the recommendations of the 2005 Post-Armistice Korean Service Review.
The AGSMK recognises former defence force personnel who completed 30 days of service in operations in South Korea during the post-Armistice period, 28 July 1953 to 19 April 1956. The regulations governing the AGSMK are available from the Government Gazette webpages (see http://www.ag.gov.au/portal/govgazonline.nsf/(custom-spcnot-pub-view)?OpenView).
The AGSMK is placed immediately after the Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 in the Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards. It is expected that the medal will be available for dispatch to some eligible recipients before Anzac Day 2010.
Former defence force personnel who served in South Korea during the post-armistice period are encouraged to submit an application to:
Directorate of Honours and Awards Department of Defence PO Box 7952 CANBERRA BC ACT 2610
Applications forms can be obtained from the Directorate of Honours and Awards website, www.defence.gov.au/medals, or by calling 1800 111 321 (toll free).
Australia Day 2010 Honours List
The Australia Day 2010 Honours List was announced on Australia Day by the Governor-General. The Honours list provides national and formal recognition for many Australians across the nation who have made a significant difference to their communities. To check for recipients, you can access the Honours List by selecting any one of the following options:
• View the Australia Day 2010 Honours List at this website. Award details for recipients are listed alphabetically and you can search the list of recipients by name, postcode, town or city through the Search Australian Honours section of this site.
• The official gazetted version of the Australia Day 2010 Honours List is available on The Attorney-General’s website http://www.ag.gov.au/portal/govgazonline.nsf/(custom-spcnot-pub-view)?OpenView . Please Note: This version provides the full address details of recipients where their address details have been released for publication.
• A list of the Australia Day 2010 Honours recipients, searching by award type, is available at the Governor-General’s website http://www.gg.gov.au/
Australian National Anthem
The Australian National Anthem, proclaimed in 1984, identifies Australia at home and overseas. It unites the nation and is a public expression of joy and pride in being Australian.
The anthem is used at important public ceremonies, sporting and community events. The words of the Australian National Anthem are available for download on this site.
National Medal – Australia’s most awarded medal
As Australia’s most awarded civilian medal, the National Medal recognises long service in eligible organisations that protect life and property at some risk to their members.
Jan Petterd was awarded the medal in March 2001 for her long service as a correctional officer at to Risdon Women’s Prison in Tasmania. During her 27 years at the prison, Jan played an important role in developing a more inclusive, supportive service for inmates.