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Veterans Day 2008
More than two hundred and fifty Veterans Day events took
place in 2007 - a huge increase from 2006. Atrocious weather conditions
affected many events including the National event in Birmingham where constant
heavy showers dampened the event but not the spirit. Indeed Veterans Day
2007 will always be remembered for the weather ....more
Extension
of the scope of the Medical Assessment Programme (MAP)
The
Government has for some time been concerned about the number of veterans
suffering from mental health problems which are related to their active
service ....more
HM
Armed Forces Lapel Badge
Did you serve in HM Armed Forces ? Men and Women who enlisted in HM Armed
Forces between 3 September 1945 and 31 December 1994 are entitled to a Veterans
Badge. There is no qualifying length of Service ....more
Bevin
Boys Badge
The Badge can be issued to: Men who were conscripted directly into the mines,
those who opted formine work in preference to joining the Armed forces or those
who opted for mine work or those who were in the Armed Forces and volunteered
to become miners during the period 1943-1948 ....more