Category: Defence Force Service Medal (Australia)

The Defence Force Service Medal (DFSM) is an Australian military award given for long service by permanent members of the Australian Defence Force. It is part of the suite of defence force service awards introduced in 1982 and replaced in 1999 with a single medal, the Defence Long Service Medal, which is now awarded to all permanent and reserve members irrespective of rank.


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Person Profiles (6)

24 Feb 1936 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - 09 Jul 2007

19 Mar 1932 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - 09 Mar 2002

Living Gration

30 Sep 1922 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - 26 Oct 2012