USEFUL LINKS

The Directorate of Honours and Awards in the Department of Defence is your first point of contact for initial applications and for general medals enquiries. Further information can be found at www.defence.gov.au/medals

For information on ADF Service records and how to apply for a record, go to www.defence.gov.au/Records

The Australian Honours and Awards system encapsulates the Order of Australia; meritorious awards; defence honours and awards, and bravery decorations. More information on the Australian Honours and Awards system can be found at www.gg.gov.au

Recipients of Australian Honours and Awards can be found at It’s an Honour www.pmc.gov.au/government/its-honour

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is responsible for veterans’ benefits. More information can be found at www.dva.gov.au

The National Archives of Australia database can be searched, and applications can be made for First and Second World War service records. www.naa.gov.au

The Australian War Memorial
www.awm.gov.au