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Medals And Awards List

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime

Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)

Awarded for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy in the air

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Awarded for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy.

Air Force Cross (AFC)

Awarded for exceptional valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying though not in active operations against the enemy

Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Awarded for exceptional valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy

1939-1945 Star

The 1939-1945 Star was awarded to Air Force personnel after 60 days of service in an operational unit.

Bomber Command Clasp (2013)

The Bomber Command Clasp is awarded to aircrew of Bomber Command who served on a Bomber Command operational unit and flew at least one operational sortie between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945. It is worn on the ribbon of the 1939–1945 Star and follows the design principles of the Battle of Britain Clasp.

Aircrew Europe Star

Awarded for operational flying from United Kingdom bases over Europe

France and Germany Star

Awarded to British and Commonwealth forces for operational service in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, or Germany.

Defence Medal

Recognizes both military and specific civilian service in non-operational areas subject to threat or air attack during the Second World War.

War Medal 1939-1945

Awarded for 28 days operational or non-operational service between 1939 and 1945.

Australia Service Medal 1939-1945

The Australian Service Medal was instituted in 1949 to recognise Australian service during WWII.

Legion of Honour (2015)

In recognition of distinguished service in the liberation of France, and in gratitude to those who risked their lives defending liberty, the President of the French Republic appoints the recipient to the rank of Chevalier in the Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur.

Applying for Medals and Awards

For information about how to apply for Australian Defence awards including imperial medals for Australian service during World War Two,

refer to the Defence Honours and Awards website. 

Applications may be for yourself or a relative.

Information is available also about how to wear medals and who can wear medals.

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Applications for Australian veterans who served in RAF Squadrons must be made to the Australian Department of Defence.

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​For more information about UK (imperial) medals, campaigns, descriptions and eligibility, refer to the UK Ministry of Defence website.

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The Legion of Honour is a French award administered by the French Government. More information about the Legion of Honour and eligibility is available through the Department of Veteran Affairs website.

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