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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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...
I agree whole heartedly with Steven Roberts comments I served in Aden 1961 to 63 , Germany and Zambia
Not only proud of my Veterans Badge but also my Defence Discount card. Just had 2 weeks in Orlando and got the same discount as the US Service staff & Vets 10% off meals/admission fees. And the Vets enjoy a good chat along with a cup of coffeee
I believe all who served should get this type of medal as when you sign up you are prepared to put your life on the line. you served on the front lines or in the back ground no mater what you did the front line troops can not do there job without the girls and guys working in the background to...
Could not agree more. Did my 25 years in the RN followed by 16 in the defence industry. Proud to wear my veterans badge, be better for proper recognition.
I also appreciate that the MoD work should be recognized - some did - most didn't. But, I argue that soldiers deserving of medals served on the front lines of many fractious stations and 'troubles' could escalate at any time.
Some form of recognition should be afforded to service personnel for...
Hopefully one day a true Government, who believes in the Armed Forces and Veterans. Will reward them with a NDM Medal for their service to the nation.
I sympathise with the many supportive comments but consider this: After 23 years service (and several more as a civilian on MoD work + years of Class E reserve) I did not "qualify" for any recognition; during the non-active-service years I worked with a Professional Body and after 25 years they...
I served in Kenya 1959/61 and got no medal
