THE

article by Steven Wardill regarding Trevor Ruthenberg wrongly claiming a “prestigious military medal” is not only unfair in its presentation but also wrong factually (‘By-election blushes over medal muddle, GCB, 17/7).

Many of us long-serving veterans have made the same mistake when describing the Australian Defence Medal and Australian Service Medal.

The ASM has the Federation Star on one side and Australian Coat of Arms on the other, contrary to Wardill’s assertions of Crown of St Edward.

See how easy it is to make an honest mistake Mr Wardill. DEAN RAYMOND RYAN, OAM, ASM, DFSM,

THE HILTON GOLD COAST