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Exclusive by defence correspondent Andrew Greene

Australian Defence Force chief Angus Campbell renews calls to strip medals from Afghanistan war veterans

Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell. (Supplied: ADF)

Defence Chief Angus Campbell has launched a fresh attempt to remove awards from some soldiers who held command positions in the Afghanistan war, following the damning findings of the Brereton inquiry.

The ABC can reveal General Campbell in recent days has written to several current and former Australian Defence Force members, informing them their honours for distinguished and conspicuous service on warlike operations could soon be cancelled.

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