The removal of medals was condemned by Australian Special Air Service Association chairman Martin Hamilton-Smith as a betrayal of the courage and sacrifice of soldiers in Afghanistan.

The Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award was established by the ... "When you look at the medal ... it's got a ...

He served with the Australian-led peacekeeping force in Bougainville in 2000, for which he was awarded the Australian Service Medal. From 2001 to 2003, Mr Sharma was stationed in Papua New Guinea, ...