Australian Antarctic Medal

This year’s Australian Antarctic Medal was awarded to Mr Per Larson for outstanding service in support of Australian Antarctic expeditions. Mr Larsen was Chief Integrated Rating (Bo’sun) on the RSV Aurora Australis and since 1994 has undertaken 26 voyages in support of the Australian Antarctic programme. His service includes more than 1000 days sea duty, including about 580 days below 60 degrees south.

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