Australian Active Service Medal 1945–1975
The Australian Active Service Medal 1945–1975 recognises the service of Australian Defence Force and certain other persons in prescribed warlike operations in the period after World War II, and prior to February 1975. The medal was established in December 1997. The Australian Active Service Medal recognises warlike service after February 1975 until 2012 when the Australian Operational Service Medal was instituted.
| Australian Active Service Medal 1945–1975 | |
|---|---|
Obverse of medal (with Vietnam clasp) and ribbon | |
| Type | Campaign medal |
| Awarded for | service in designated campaigns |
| Presented by | Australia |
| Clasps | Malaya Korea Malaysia Thailand Thai-Malay Vietnam |
| Established | 11 December 1997 |
| Last awarded | 23 January 2014 |
| Total | 74,000 |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal |
| Next (lower) | Australian Active Service Medal |
| Related | Australia Service Medal 1939–45 |
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