Commendation for Distinguished Service
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The Commendation for Distinguished Service is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force, it is awarded for the distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations. The Commendation for Distinguished Service was introduced in 1991 and replaced its Imperial equivalent, Mention in Despatches. It is the third level of distinguished service decoration in the Australian Honours System.
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Commendation for Distinguished Service | |
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Type | Medal |
Awarded for | "the distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations to members of the Australian Defence Force" |
Presented by | Australia |
Eligibility | Members of the Australian Defence Force |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 15 January 1991 |
First awarded | 1993 |
Last awarded | 2024 Special Honours |
Total | 523[1] |
Order of Wear | |
Next (higher) | Commendation for Brave Conduct[2] |
Next (lower) | War medals, campaign medals, active service medals and service medals[2] |
Related | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal |
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