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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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...
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...
