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.
Find out more at: http://www.nationaldefencemedal.webs.com/
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I agree, We are not asking for bells and whistles just a little reminder of our committment to the cause.
We all hope Tony’s forum brings some answers from the Faceless men,well done Tony for starting the ball rolling.TJ
I served for 2 years from 1952/ 1954 and got nothing except a Veterans badge and £1.40 per week
My service records say, during the present emergency,which is self Explanatory.TJ.
The dudes in suits from the MOD don't give a toss for those who serve and those who have served. Change that sickening problem and all will be good on the medal front!
All those who have served, should receive NDM for their loyal service to the nation.
Maybe different now but the UK showed indifference in the past to veterans, much different here in the USA. US vets get pensions (I served 10 years - no pension). US vets get discounts on many services and an honor guard at their funeral even after only serving a few years. My US vet brother-in-law...
Once we have signed on the dotted line, we go where we are sent. We have no say in the matter. This brings to mind the adage,'They also serve...'
I support this campaign wholeheartedly.
I have to agree. I didn't serve but was with the NAAFI and did tours in northern Ireland in 1977. My neice did 2 tours in Afghanistan with NAAFI but we are not recognise, well I know we did I bit.
They should be remembered whether dead or alive for their sacrifice to give us the freedom we take for granted today.