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I deleted the sentence about colloquial description of this medal as "Distinguished Attendance" medal. I consider this to be a derisory comment, not appropriate to the introductory paragraph. Perhaps a new paragraph on "Controversy" or "Acceptance" could be added. Some ADF members were unimpressed with this medal, compared with the service and achievements recognised by other honours, awards and decorations - particularly compared with those of veterans. It may also be noteworthy that the medal is not connected with the various long service medals, which are awarded at 15 years, with clasps/rosettes for subsequent 5 yearly awards. There are no clasps for the ADM. A number of joking names for it were circulated by ADF members, including "ADFA Medal" (since three years at ADFA and a year of officer training would qualify a new officer for the medal), but "Distinguished Attendance" would only be one of them. Targetonmyback 00:58, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
Lets get a few of the names. A few of my mates have some good ones. Even if we don't put it in the article I want some new ones.
We have so far;
ADFA Medal, Mickey Mouse Medal, Battle of short time (said quickly to make it almost sound like a foreign language.), Me too....
I can't think of any more. There are heaps.
I cannot describe how much the comments by Australian Rupert angered me. In particular comments about suffering from PTSD. After this insult to suffers of PTSD the comment is made “Oh, and I also have a sense of humour too”. Since when has PTSD been a joke? As an officer and a leader you are the joke. I served four and half years in the Australian Army. During this time I was witnessed the death and the aftermath of six defence personal as a result of two separate incidents. All six died in uniform serving their country. The only award they are entitled too is the ADM (Australian Defence Medal). I feel this award is worthy recognition not just for the fallen but for each of the families that have lost a father, son, brother or relative in the service of our nation. For others to degrade or make fun of this award is unforgivable especially from serving officer. Out of these two instances my fellow soldiers along with myself have suffered with PTSD and regrettably in the end this has resulted in the suicide of more than one soldier. So I say no award on the Australian Honour’s list should be degraded. No serving member of the Australian Defence force should be degrading any part of the uniform, awards or otherwise and PTSD should never be a joke. Rememberingthefallen ( talk) 00:12, 10 April 2009 (UTC)
The Notes section of this article lacks relevance, I'd suggest it be removed if this article is developed further, edited or under GA review. Reasoning for removal is as per WP:Trivia, and that it is already incorporated into the Claude Choules and HMAS Choules (L100) articles. -- Aeonx ( talk) 13:29, 15 June 2012 (UTC)