THE HON. DR MIKE KELLY MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
013/2008
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MEDAL PRESENTATION IN
EDEN MONARO
The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM
MP, will host a presentation of the Australian Defence Medal (ADM) for 17
Eden Monaro residents today (Wednesday, 23 April 2008).
WHAT:
Presentation of Australian Defence Medals
WHERE:
Queanbeyan Leagues Club, 164 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan,
NSW.
WHEN:
11am today (Wednesday 23 April, 2008).
WHO:
The Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM MP and COL Jeffrey Martin Quirk
representing the Australian Defence Force.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Australian Defence Medal (ADM) was announced in March 2006. The
ADM was established to recognise Australian Defence Force Regular and
Reserve personnel who have demonstrated their commitment and
contribution to the nation by serving for an initial enlistment period or four
years service, whichever is the lesser, from 3 September 1945.
Both volunteers and national servicemen are eligible.
Media contacts:
Mark Sjolander (Dr Mike Kelly):
02 6277 4840 or 0407 102 220
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664