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These records contain details of honours and awards made to Australians while on active service with Australian forces during the Boer War, First World War, Second World War, Korean War, Malayan Emergency, Indonesian Confrontation and the Vietnam War. Also included are some recommendations that were made but not subsequently granted, some foreign awards, awards to some foreign soldiers serving with Australian units, and some awards to Australians serving with Allied forces. A few peacetime New Year and Queen’s Birthday Defence honours are also included. These records cover honours and awards only and do not contain information on campaign or service medals.