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Heraklion
Battle honours
Awarded for participation in the defence of Heraklion on Crete. The 2/4th Battalion was the only Australian unit to be awarded this honour.E84489
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Hill 1069
Battle honours
Awarded for the defeat of several Vichy French counterattacks on Hill 1069, north of Bater in central Lebanon. This honour is unique to the 2/31st Battalion.E84490
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Hindenburg Line
Battle honours
Acknowledges involvement in the offensive operations of late 1918 that culminated in the breaching of the sophisticated fieldworks and linked defences of the German "Hindenburg Line".E84491
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Hindenburg Line
Defensive action
In part as a consequence of the tremendous losses incurred during the Somme Offensive in 1916, German forces on the Western Front between Cambrai and St Quentin withdrew to a new defensive line during...E84703
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Hindenburg Outpost Line
Attack
The Hindenburg Line was a formidable series of defences constructed by the German Army in northern France in late 1916 to which they had withdrawn in early 1917. After their spring offensive of 1918, ...E84297
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HMAS Australia mutiny
Mutiny
The incident known as the HMAS Australia mutiny occurred on that ship in Fremantle harbour on 1 June 1919. Australia had arrived in Fremantle on 28 May 1919 and after almost four years overseas her cr...E84727
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Hongorai River
Battle honours
This honour was awarded for participation in the offensive patrolling engagements that led to the successful advance from the Puriata River and Dawe’s Creek to the Hongorai River, in Bougainville’s So...E84492
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Imita Ridge Operations
Battle
Imita Ridge was the last major natural obstacle on the Kokoda Trail before the roadhead at Owers' Corner, and Port Moresby beyond. Having found the position at Ioribaiwa untenable, Brigadier Ken Eathe...E84356
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Implementation Force (IFOR) - 1995-1996
Conflict
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Conflict
Implementation Force (IFOR) - 1995-1996 -
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Indonesian Invasion of East Timor
Invasion
The Indonesian invasion of East Timor, also known as Operasi Seroja, or 'Operation Lotus', began on December 7 1975. With US approval, Indonesian forces launched a massive air and sea invasion using a...E84716
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Indonesia (Operation Sumatra Assist I)
Conflict
CN500195
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Indonesia (Operation Sumatra Assist I) -
Indonesia, 2005 (Operation Sumatra Assist II)
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International Force East Timor (INTERFET) - 1999-2000
Conflict
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International Force East Timor (INTERFET) - 1999-2000 -
International Kurdish Relief Operation 1991
Conflict
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International Kurdish Relief Operation 1991 -
International Military Advisory and Training Team (IMATT) - 2000-2013
Conflict
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International Stabilisation Force (ISF) - 2006-2013
Conflict
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Invasion of Malaya
Invasion
Malaya (the mainland component of present-day Malaysia) was a key British colony prior to the Second World War. Economically, it was the source of large quantities of natural resources, particularly t...E84717
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Invasion of southern France
Invasion
The invasion of southern France was originally intended as a diversion for the Normandy landings but logistical difficulties ultimately prevented it from being launched at the same time. It was persis...E84718
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Ioribaiwa
Battle honours
Awarded for participation in the defensive operations conducted around Ioribaiwa on the Kokoda Trail. The honour includes the withdrawal to Imita Ridge on 16 September, which was the last conducted by...E84493
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Irian Jaya, 1976-1981 (Operation Cenderawasih)
Conflict
CN500152
Conflict
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Isurava
Battle honours
Awarded for participation in defensive action fought at Isurava on the Kokoda Trail. The Japanese closed with the Australians at Isurava on 15 August who held the position until finally forced to with...E84495
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Italian Campaign
Campaign
Fought between September 1943 and April 1945, the Italian campaign of the Second World War was intended principally to divert German resources away from other fronts; Italy itself surrendered on 3 Sep...E84662
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Jaffa
Battle honours
Awarded for operations conducted around Jaffa to secure the British and dominion position at Jerusalem.E84497
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Java 1942
Campaign honour
This campaign honour was awarded for participation in the defence of Java, Netherlands East Indies, against the invading Japanese. Blackforce, a mixture of Australian units, fought alongside Dutch and...E84674
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Jemaluang
Battle honours
This honour was awarded for participation in the ambush at Jemaluang, on the east coast of Johore, Malaya. At Jemaluang Australian troops of the 22nd Infantry Brigade, including the 2/18th Infantry Ba...E84499
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Jericho
Battle honours
Awarded for participation in the advance to, capture and occupation of the strategically important town of Jericho, as part of operations to secure the west bank of the Jordan River.E84500
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Jerusalem
Battle honours
Awarded for participation in the operations to capture and occupy Jerusalem between 7 and 9 December 1917, and its subsequent defence between 26 and 30 December 1917 .E84501
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Jezzine
Battle honours
Awarded for participation in operations around Jezzine in central Lebabnon. The honour includes the two phases of offensive operations 14-16 and 22-24 June, and the defeat of the intervening Vichy Fr...E84502
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Jivenaneng-Kumawa
Battle honours
This honour was awarded for the series of actions and attack that resulted in the capture of Jivenaneng and Kumawa, during the Japanese counter attack against Scarlet Beach. The fighting around Jivena...E84503
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Johore
Battle honours
This battle honour was awarded for participation in operations in Johore, the southern state of Malaya. Having quickly advanced down the Malaya Peninsula, Australian, British, and Indian troops fought...E84504
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Jordan (Amman)
Battle honours
Awarded to specifically acknowledge participation in the actual assault on Amman during the Amman Raid of March 1918.E84505
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Jordan (Es Salt)
Battle honours
Acknowledges involvement in actions around Es Salt during the 1918 raids across the Jordan River: the Amman Raid (24-25 March 1918), and the Es Salt Raid (30 April-4 May 1918).E84506
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Kaboibus-Kiarivu
Battle honours
Awarded for participation in patrol operations mounted to clear the area around the villages of Kaboibus and Kairivu in the Prince Alexander mountains, south of But in northern New Guinea. The operati...E84507
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Kalueng River
Battle honours
This honour was awarded for participation in the offensive engagement beyond the Kalueng River, north of Gusika, Huon Peninsula, New Guinea. The battle honour is unique to the 22nd Infantry Battalion.E84508
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Kapyong
Battle honours
Awarded for participation in the defence of positions on Hill 504 in the Kapyong Valley, north of the town of Kapyong.E84509
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Kemmel
Battle honours
Acknowledges involvement in defensive operations mounted during the second phase of the German "Spring Offensive" in the area around Kemmel, Flanders. The honour covers two periods 17-19 and 25-26 Apr...E84510
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Koepang
Battle honours
This honour was awarded for the defence of Koepang, the administrative centre of Dutch Timor, and subsequent fighting. The Australians in Dutch Timor were part of Sparrow Force and fought alongside Du...E84511
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Kokoda Trail
Battle honours
Awarded for participation in operations in Papua along the path that ran between Ower's Corner, outside of Port Moresby, and the village of Wairopi, on the west bank of the Kumusi River. This path was...E84512
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Kokoda Trail Campaign
Campaign
The Kokoda Trail was a path that linked Ower's Corner, approximately 40 km north-east of Port Moresby, and the small village of Wairopi, on the northern side of the Owen Stanley mountain range. From W...E84663