FUZZY WUZZY ANGELS COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION

What is the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Commemorative Medallion? 

The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Commemorative Medallion is a symbol of Australia’s appreciation for the care and assistance given by PNG civilians to Australian servicemen and women during World War II.  Many Australians, wounded and suffering terrible illnesses, owe their lives to these civilians who came to be affectionately known as ‘Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels’.

The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Commemorative Medallion is not a part of the Australian Honours and Awards System.  Eligibility for the medallion does not provide eligibility to any other entitlements from the Australian Government. 

Who is eligible to receive a Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Commemorative Medallion?

An identified indigenous Papua New Guinean will be eligible to receive the medallion if he/she:

  • assisted Australian servicemen and women in Papua New Guinea during World War II;
  • was a civilian at the time of rendering assistance;
  • was no younger than 10 years old at the time of rendering assistance; or
  •  is the widow or widower of a person meeting the above criteria. 

The medallion is only available to living persons.  The medallion is not available to other family members.

For the purposes of issuing the medallion, a widow/widower of a Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel is someone who was married (via Customary Marriage or Statutory Marriage) to a Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel who is now deceased. 

How do I apply for a Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Commemorative Medallion?

Access an online version of the application form.

* You must print out this form before filling it out. You can submit the form in person at the Australian High Commission Port Moresby, by fax at 325 9239, or by mail at:

Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Commemorative Medallion
Locked Bag 129
Waigani NCD

Application forms are also available from: 

In person
Australian High Commission, Port Moresby
Godwit Road (Waigani)
Port Moresby NCD
Papua New Guinea  

Post
Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Commemorative Medallion
Locked Bag 129
Waigani NCD 

Telephone
325 9333 

Fax
325 9239