HM Forces Recognition
Created By Tony Morland Over a month ago
British Veterans National Defence Medal (NDM) Campaign
British Veterans National Defence Medal (NDM) Campaign
The Armed Forces have a unique place in society. Their profession requires them regularly to place their lives at risk in the service and defence of our country.
They are subject to a special legal code, are required to engage in operations anywhere and at any time as directed by the Government of the day, and forego many rights and freedoms enjoyed by civilians. No other profession faces these rigours and constraints.
Too many have served without official recognition. Examples are; Berlin Airlift, Post WW2 Peacekeepers (active service to 1955), National Service, Post Armistice Korea, Nuclear Test Veterans, Conflicts such as Cyprus with GSM Qualification of 120 days, IRA Victims on UK or European mainland, Cold War the list goes on.
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FULLY AGREE I SERVED IN DORTMUND GERMANY 1959 TO1960 EMERGANCY DEPLOYMENT KENYA 1961GILGIL TENTED CAMPFOR 8 MONTHS
I fully support this .....I have read some of the posts here that I have identified with.
I did 4 years ....UK, BAOR & Granby. I joined a month before my 18th. Always in trouble or excelling at my Boxing. I was messed up, maybe mixed up. I wish I had been disciplined and maybe nurtured...
It took the 'Honours Committee' nearly 40 years to 'approve' the wearing of the PJM, despite it being approved by HMQ ! .... so I won't be holding my breath - after all, they have to 'reward' those who have 'served' the Country like singers, cricketers, footballers etc ;) !!
I received the G MS for Cyprus service 1959-1961 but nothing else
I served 1955 to 1964 in the RN.
Surely an NDM would be the best way to say thank you. My Mother got 14 pound after my father went down on HM Sub Rainbow. About time UK Governments recognised all who served their Country regardless of length of service
Fully agree, all who served should get recognition for time spent in the defence of their country. Australia gives an Australian Defence Medal to all who served 4 or more years
Did Sarawak,Borneo,Malaya,Aden,as well as more friendly places,Hong Kong,Singapore,Cyprus,about fourteen years overseas,just one medal and a couple of clasps.NDM would be a nice belated recognition!
The fact some one gives part of their life serving their country they deserve some sort of recognition , the NDM is an excellent idea
There is a big difference get over it you don't need baubles you know you were there and that is what maters MOD / Government don't give a crap
I was On hm s Eagle 1957 in and around Cyprus i applied for a medal m.o.d said I was only there for three days 1956 but I was still under training did not join the ship until Feb 57 then refit for approx 6months ,tried again telling them their mistake changed their tune said we were not in patrol...
