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Private Christopher Hanslip

Salisbury East’s Private Christopher Hanslip, 30, in southern Iraq after receiving his coin from Brigadier Julian Free, Deputy Commander Operations of the Multi National Division. Christopher was awarded the coin, the Army’s traditional way of recognising  his achievements as an advanced medical technician with the Australian Battle Group.

Christopher is one of some 1500 members of the Australian Defence Forces who are now on duty in the Middle East as part of Operation Catalyst, the Australian Government’s contribution to the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Iraq. Working with the Iraqi Government and coalition forces, Australian military personnel are continuing to work for a more secure environment and assist with national rehabilitation programs.

As well as supporting Iraqi security forces, the Australian Battle Group is project managing many reconstruction projects. More than 20 Australian projects have been completed, with more under way.  These include water and irrigation projects, rural projects to enhance crop and animal production, health clinics, and power supply initiatives.