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The ANZAC Commemorative Medallion and Badge
In March 1967 the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Harold Holt, announced that a commemorative medallion and badge was to be issued to surviving members of the Australian Defence Force who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula, or in direct support of the operations from close off shore, at any time during the period from the first ANZAC Day in April 1915 to the date of final evacuation in January 1916.
Example of an ANZAC Commemorative Medal. This medal belonged to Francis
Patrick Clune.
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- Statement made by Prime Minister Holt on 16 March 1967 regarding the eligibility for and design of the medal.
- ANZAC
Gallipoli medallion
External site which contains details on how to apply for the medallion in Australia and New Zealand.
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