I got a Battle E ribbon because the ship was efficient (twice). And I got a Navy Sea Service Ribbon for punching the aforementioned holes.
Let me get this straight, you get medals for having a ship "worked up" (as it is called in Royal Navy terms (combat ready and "efficient")), and then another for steaming from A to B?

And another for being able to squeeze a trigger?

Man did I join the wrong puss.

Will be kilted on ANZAC day, with medals, as it is the "tradition" here for ex serviceman to wear medals with civies on that day.

Phil C