The Australian Service Medal 1945–1975 recognises service in peacekeeping or non-warlike operations in the 30-year period following World War II, and prior to February 1975. The medal was established on 22 February 1995. The Australian Service Medal recognises non-warlike service after February 1975.

Description

As described by the Australian Department of Defence:

Clasps

The medal has the following clasps:

Berlin

30 days service Service with the 'Berlin Airlift', from 26 June 1948 to 30 September 1949. This clasp was issued 36 times.

FESR

30 days service with the Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR), from 2 July 1955 to 31 October 1971. This clasp was issued 8,761 times.

Germany

30 days service during the occupation of Germany from 9 May 1945 to 19 October 1951.

Indonesia

30 days service with:

Japan

30 days service with British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) in Japan from 3 September 1945 to 28 April 1952 This clasp was awarded 10,058 times.

Kashmir

30 days service with UN mission in India/Pakistan, from 13 August 1948 to 13 February 1975.

Korea

30 days service in total with any of: This clasp was issued 3,919 times.

PNG

30 days service in Papua New Guinea in nation building, training and administration of defence forces, and humanitarian relief from 3 September 1945 to 16 September 1975 This clasp was issued 14,030 times.

Southwest Pacific

30 days service associated with: This clasp was awarded 8,877 times.

Middle East

30 days service with any of: This clasp was awarded only 14 times.

Southeast Asia

30 days service:

Special OPs

For service on Special Operations, for activities and dates as specified by the Chief of the Defence Force, at some time in the period 3 September 1945 and 13 February 1975.

Thailand

30 days service: This clasp was awarded 1,401 times.

West New Guinea

30 days service with UNTEA from 3 October 1962 to 30 April 1963.

Superseded clasps

A "Thai-Malay" clasp was issued for the Australian Service Medal 1945–1975 for service on land and air anti-terrorist operations along the Thai-Malay border between 1 August 1960 and 31 August 1964, or on RAAF air operations between 17 August 1964 and 30 March 1966, but in February 2002 this service was upgraded to the Australian Active Service Medal 1945–1975. A total of 1,071 clasps were issued.