The Distinguished
Service Cross is awarded
for distinguished
command and leadership
in action.
It is the highest
distinguished service
decoration.
The Distinguished Service Decorations recognise command and
leadership in military
action. They are awarded
primarily to members of
the Australian Defence
Forces.
The Distinguished Service Decorations were introduced in 1991 and
replaced a number of
Imperial decorations.
The Medal for Gallantry
is awarded to military
personnel for acts of
gallantry in action in
hazardous circumstances.
Heroic courage by
members of a country’s
armed forces in action
or under fire has long
been rewarded with a
decoration or award.
The Distinguished
Service Decorations were
introduced in 1991 and
replaced a number of
Imperial decorations.
The Distinguished
Service Medal is awarded
for distinguished
leadership in action.
It is the second
level of the
Distinguished Service
Decorations.
The Distinguished
Service Decorations
recognise command and
leadership in military
action. They are awarded
primarily to members of
the Australian Defence
Force.
The Distinguished
Service Decorations were
introduced in 1991 and
replaced a number of
Imperial decorations.
The purpose of the Order
of Australia is to
recognise, by national
honour, those who have
made outstanding
contributions that
benefit their
communities, and
ultimately our country.
In 1975 the Australian system of honours and
awards was established
by Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II.
The
Commendation for
Gallantry is awarded to
military personnel for
acts of gallantry in
action considered worthy
of recognition.
Heroic
courage by members of a
country’s armed forces
in action or under fire
has long been rewarded
with a decoration or
award.
The
Commendation for
Distinguished Service is
awarded for the
distinguished
performance of duties in
warlike operations to
members of the
Australian Defence
Force.
The Distinguished Service Decorations recognise command and
leadership in military
action. They are awarded
primarily to members of
the Defence Forces.
References:
Australian Governor General online,
Queen's Birthdays Honours List, 2009, 2012.
Australian Government, Department of
Defence, online, Honours and Awards.
http://www.defence.gov.au/medals/
