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1177:(2001–2014)
1164:(1999–2000)
1151:(1979–1980)
1102:(1968–1973)
1089:(1964–1973)
1076:(1953–1956)
382:16 February
298:Description
109:1 June 2018
90:Established
74:Eligibility
56:Awarded for
1745:Categories
1188:Iraq Medal
456:2 November
451:Navy Daily
329:References
249:HMAS
173:Recipients
1123:1975–2012
1049:1945–1975
1026:1939–1945
641:Gallantry
68:Australia
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1611:(1998–)
703:Bravery
408:30 June
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