Do you think a member deserves recognition? To nominate, please send your recommendation via email to the Commanding Officer, or any member of the Command Executive, detailing the recommended award and the reason for your nomination. Nominations will be discussed by the Executive and results posted in the Promotions Awards and Transfers Forum of the Squad Message Board.   ******************************************************   Honorary Life Membership Honorary Life Membership is awarded to those who have served for a minimum of five years, served on the RAAF Command Executive and / or had a major influence in the group during that time. Recipients of Honorary Life Membership: Online Name _RAAF_Aussie (Rtd) _RAAF_Brumby _RAAF_Firestorm _RAAF_Furball _RAAF_Fox (Rtd) _RAAF_Sparky   ****************************************************** Honour Roll For Our Departed Mates. As We Read This Roll, "Lest We Forget" Inductees to the Honour Roll: Online Name More info _RAAF_Derek Click   ******************************************************   Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross is made from a Russian cannon captured during the Crimean War, 1854. It is the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. The Victoria Cross is therefore the highest of all _RAAF_ medals. Criteria The Victoria Cross is given only to those who have consistently worked at an exceptionally high level for the Squadron over an extended period of time. To receive the Victoria Cross, the pilot must display bravery, pride in the Squad, outstanding leadership, gallantry and politeness to all, either friend or foe. Recipients of the Victoria Cross: Online Name Bar _RAAF_Banzai (Rtd) . _RAAF_Firestorm . _RAAF_Furball . _RAAF_Mako (Rtd) .   ******************************************************   Conspicuous Service Cross Criteria The Conspicuous Service Cross recognises outstanding commitment to duty or outstanding application of exceptional skills, judgement or dedication, in non-war-like situations. Recipients of the Conspicuous Service Cross: Online Name Bar _RAAF_Aussie (Rtd) . _RAAF_Prang (Rtd) .   ******************************************************   Conspicuous Service Medal Criteria The Conspicuous Service Medal is awarded for meritorious achievement or devotion to duty in non-warlike situations. Recipients of the Conspicuous Service Medal: Online Name Bar _RAAF_Brumby 1 _RAAF_Roodster . _RAAF_Salmo (Rtd) . _RAAF_Smouch . _RAAF_Sparky . _RAAF_Stupot (Rtd) 2   ******************************************************   Distinguished Service Medal Criteria The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded for distinguished leadership and dedication to all aspects of the Squad. Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal: Online Name Bar _RAAF_Aussie (Rtd) . _RAAF_Firestorm . _RAAF_Fox (Rtd) . _RAAF_Furball . _RAAF_Prang (Rtd) . _RAAF_Rob (Rtd) . _RAAF_Roodster . _RAAF_Toumba .   ******************************************************   Distinguished Flying Cross Criteria The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded in recognition of courage and devotion to duty during active flying operations against the enemy. Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross: Online Name Bar _RAAF_Akita (Rtd) . _RAAF_Andy . _RAAF_Aussie (Rtd) . _RAAF_Avro (Rtd) 1 _RAAF_Banzai (Rtd) 1 _RAAF_Brumby . _RAAF_Bullit (Rtd) . _RAAF_Dingo . _RAAF_DNA . _RAAF_Falcon (Rtd) . _RAAF_Firestorm . _RAAF_Fox (Rtd) . _RAAF_Furball 2 _RAAF_Hawk (Rtd) 1 _RAAF_Phoenix (Rtd) . _RAAF_Riddler (Rtd) . _RAAF_Rooboy (Rtd) 1 _RAAF_Ruf9ii . _RAAF_Salmo (Rtd) . _RAAF_Stupot . _RAAF_Taipan . _RAAF_Tedmick (Rtd) . _RAAF_Thumper 2 _RAAF_Toumba 1 _RAAF_Yambla (Rtd) . _RAAF_Yeti (Rtd) .   ****************************************************** Distinguished Service Order Criteria Awarded for meritorious or distinguished service, typically in actual combat. Recipients of the Distinguished Service Order: Online Name Bar _RAAF_Avro (Rtd) . _RAAF_Biggles (Rtd) . _RAAF_Brumby . _RAAF_Crimson (Rtd) . _RAAF_Emmett . _RAAF_Firestorm 2 _RAAF_Fox (Rtd) 1 _RAAF_Freebee . _RAAF_Furball 1 _RAAF_Gaz . _RAAF_Hound (Rtd) . _RAAF_Humv (Rtd) . _RAAF_Iceman (Rtd) . _RAAF_Mako (Rtd) 1 _RAAF_Mustang (Rtd) . _RAAF_Pacific (Rtd) 1 _RAAF_Pips . _RAAF_Pitchblack . _RAAF_Prang (Rtd) 2 _RAAF_Recon . _RAAF_Riddler (Rtd) 1 _RAAF_Rooboy (Rtd) . _RAAF_Roodster . _RAAF_Ruf9ii . _RAAF_Schuftie (Rtd) . _RAAF_Shrapnel (Rtd) . _RAAF_Sniper . _RAAF_Spooner (Rtd) . _RAAF_Steppie .   ******************************************************   Africa Star Criteria Awarded for meritorious service in combat situations during either intra or inter squad matches in Desert Theatres. Recipients of the Africa Star: Online Name Bar   .   ******************************************************   Burma Star Criteria Awarded for meritorious service in combat situations during either intra or inter squad matches in the Burma, Manchuria or Khlokian Gol Theatres. Recipients of the Burma Star: Online Name Bar   .   ******************************************************   France Germany Star Criteria Awarded for meritorious service in combat situations during either intra or inter squad matches in the Normandy, NW Europen, Berlin or Ardennes Theatres. Recipients of the France Germany Star: Online Name Bar _RAAF_Firestorm . _RAAF_Toumba .   ******************************************************   Italy Star Criteria Awarded for meritorious service in combat situations during either intra during inter squad matches in the Italian Theatre. Recipients of the Italy Star: Online Name Bar   .   ******************************************************   Pacific Star Criteria Awarded for meritorious service in combat situations during either intra or inter squad matches in the Pacific, South East Asia ( Singapore) or Japanese Theatres. Recipients of the Pacific Star: Online Name Bar _RAAF_Brumby . _RAAF_Firestorm . _RAAF_Steppie .   ******************************************************   Eastern Star Criteria Awarded for meritorious service in combat situations during either intra or inter squad matches on the Russian Front. Recipients of the Eastern Star: Online Name Bar _RAAF_Pips . _RAAF_Sniper .   ******************************************************   Defence Medal Criteria Awarded after one year of service.   ******************************************************   1939-45 Medal Criteria Awarded after two years of continuous service.   ******************************************************   Aircrew Star Criteria Awarded after three years of service.   ******************************************************   Long Service Medal Criteria Awarded after five years of active service with the squad.