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Australian troops honoured by Timor Leste Government
18 January 2012
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Australian troops deployed with the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor have been awarded a special medal by the Government of Timor Leste.
More than 200 Australian personnel of ISF Timor Leste Task Group 3 (TLTG-3) were awarded the Timor Leste Solidarity Medal this week by East Timor President, His Excellency Dr Jose Ramos-Horta, at the Presidential Palace in Dili.
The Timor Leste Solidarity Medal (Medalha Solidariedade de Timor Leste) was introduced by President Ramos-Horta in recognition of those contributing to peace and stability in East Timor.
TLTG-3 comprises the majority of soldiers, sailors and airmen and airwomen currently serving as part of the Australian-led International Stabilisation Force.
The ISF is in East Timor at the invitation of the Government of Timor Leste to support local security forces to maintain a secure and stable environment.
TLTG-3 members have also been awarded the Australian Service Medal for their service in East Timor.
These were presented to the troops by the Australian Chargé d'affaires to Timor Leste, Nadia Krivetz, in a separate ceremony.
Personnel from the TLTG-3 rotation will return to Australia in February and will be replaced by a similar number of personnel comprising TLTG-4.