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 medal and the reason for your nomination. Nominations will be discussed by the Executive and results posted in the Promotions & Medals Forum of the Squad Message Board.   ******************************************************   Honorary Life Membership Life Membership is awarded to mates no longer with us who meant so much to us when they were. Recipients of Honorary Life Membership: 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 . _RAAF_Firestorm . _RAAF_Furball . _RAAF_Mako .   ******************************************************   Conspicuous Service Cross Criteria The Conspicuous Service Cross recognises outstanding commitment to duty or outstanding application of exceptional skills, judgment or dedication, in non-war-like situations. Recipients of the Conspicuous Service Cross: Online Name Bar _RAAF_Aussie . _RAAF_Prang .   ******************************************************   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_Roodster . _RAAF_Salmo . _RAAF_Stupot 1   ******************************************************   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 . _RAAF_Firestorm . _RAAF_Fox . _RAAF_Furball . _RAAF_Prang . _RAAF_Rob . _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 . _RAAF_Andy . _RAAF_Aussie . _RAAF_Avro 1 _RAAF_Banzai 1 _RAAF_Bullit . _RAAF_Dingo . _RAAF_DNA . _RAAF_Falcon . _RAAF_Firestorm . _RAAF_Fox . _RAAF_Furball 2 _RAAF_Harry . _RAAF_Hawk 1 _RAAF_Phoenix . _RAAF_Riddler . _RAAF_Rooboy 1 _RAAF_Ruf9ii . _RAAF_Salmo . _RAAF_Stupot . _RAAF_Taipan . _RAAF_Tedmick . _RAAF_Thumper 2 _RAAF_Toumba 1 _RAAF_Yambla . _RAAF_Yeti .   ****************************************************** 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 . _RAAF_Biggles . _RAAF_Crimson . _RAAF_Firestorm 2 _RAAF_Fox 1 _RAAF_Freebee . _RAAF_Gaz . _RAAF_Harry . _RAAF_Hound . _RAAF_Humv . _RAAF_Iceman . _RAAF_Mako 1 _RAAF_Mustang . _RAAF_Pacific 1 _RAAF_Pitchblack . _RAAF_Prang 2 _RAAF_Riddler 1 _RAAF_Rooboy . _RAAF_Roodster . _RAAF_Ruf9ii . _RAAF_Schuftie . _RAAF_Shrapnel . _RAAF_Spooner .