Service members deployed abroad in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel outside of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal area of eligibility are now eligible for award of the Global War on Terrorism ...

In parliament on Thursday, Defence Minister Richard Marles said they would lose their distinguished service medals ... Australian soldiers unlawfully killed 39 people during the war in Afghanistan.

Army Commendation Medal with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Special Forces Tab ...

He was not decorated for his service in Afghanistan and therefore was not among the officers stripped of their medals. No Australian veteran has been convicted of a war crime in Afghanistan so far.