Wearing of medals by vet's descendants - Question

Originally posted by Tony Smith
In Australia, and I expect the convention would be similar elsewhere, it is permissible to wear the medals of a relative during a march or commemorative ceremony on the RIGHT breast. The only medals to be worn on the LEFT breast are those which the wearer is actually entitled to wear.

The same for the UK, however, my _understanding_ is that it is only acceptable for _direct_ relatives.

R.