PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL international or in direct support of

or in direct support of the operations from close off shore

Awarded for efficiency

The 1939-45 Star is awarded to Australian Civilian Personnel who served afloat with the United States Army Small Ships Section between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945

Other Australian Long Service Awards include:

The award is presented to members of an Australian police force in recognition of service undertaken with an international peace-keeping organisations or following a request for assistance from a foreign government

PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL international or in direct support ofThe Public Service Medal recognises outstanding service by employees of the Australian Government and state territory and local government employees. Outstanding service could be shown through: Service excellence to the public, or to external or internal clients; Innovation in programme, project or policy development; Leadership, including as a member of a team; or The achievement of more efficient processes, improved productivity or better service