2.2.1 General Principles

Eligibility based on service during the First World War is designed to recognise those who enlisted or were appointed for service outside Australia.  In general, a person who served between 4 August 1914 and 31 August 1921 inclusive, who was a member of the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Australia (or any nursing service maintained in connection with these Forces), and who enlisted or was appointed for active service outside Australia is an eligible person.