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ALAN JOHN Moore Posts: 77
18/06/2013
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Hello Everybody, Obama is about to announce a Cold War Medal in the US and there is also an E-Petition in this country entitled "We should honour the service personnel who protected the UK during the Cold War" Now like the pensions pre-75 complaints and the ongoing E-Petition and also the ongoing NDM campaign please make a vote on the E-Petitions site. Just moaning on this website is not enough "Our Apathy To Not Bother To Vote On These E-Petitions Leads To The Governments Apathy To Award, So Far As They Are Concerned We Are Not Bohered So Why Should They Be" Please go on Google pick up the links and Vote. Cheers Pony Moore Ex-RN
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steve pengelly Posts: 12
11/07/2013
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Lets go for it peeps, we did our fair share out there, so why shouldnt we get officialy reconised, you have my full support with this campaign.
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Tony Sygrove Posts: 1
15/07/2013
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We should get recognition for the part we played in the Cold War Campaign. We had some very dodgy moments, when we thought the balloon would go up. We were all prepared to sacrifice our lives in the defence of our country. So I am in full agreement with the campaign for a medal.
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Robert Hinds Posts: 1
15/07/2013
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Saw a guy, ex-11th Lancers (?) at a display recently and he had a "Cold War Warrior" sticker on his jeep. Only had one, though, but we should get some made and it would help publicise our case. We were ready if the Russkies had come over, werent we?
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cliff Removed Posts: 5
22/07/2013
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we had missiles set up. and i thought this might be my last day on this planet.and thought how upset my poor mum would be.
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BRIAN OGRADY Posts: 1
04/08/2013
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Was told by ex REGT: C.O. when flap schemes were held all family members were to go into the nearl deserted camp so if war broke out then they would be first killed how serving gunners would not have to worry.
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michael price Posts: 11
19/08/2013
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Michael Price.
i agree with all above comments,we all did our share when we were called up,or joined the forces in the 1950/60s.
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bryan nokes Posts: 4
09/09/2013
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Come the pollies be fair it is about time you did something over these issues
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Eric Removed Posts: 2
13/09/2013
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Yes we had some moments,we had more "stand toos". Than I can remember.
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roy mitchell Posts: 3
15/09/2013
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Brings back many memories of the border patrol in DACs, trying to figure out what the hell to do first if the ruskies decided to cross over lmao
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steve pengelly Posts: 12
03/10/2013
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About time we got reconised as the Americans are being, all those crash outs to our potential war positions, in all weathers, day and night, Come on British Government, please reconise what we done to try and help keep the world safe. it wasnt ALL fun you know.
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Martin Keen Posts: 2
06/10/2013
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I ,like many others spent as much as twenty years pushing around bombers as they were known or Polaris submarines on patrols going who knows where ,all in the name of the Cold War with little or no recognition by either the public or the pollies of the sacrifices made in the way of broken marriages etc
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Syd Doyle Posts: 18
12/10/2013
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Do all those AA deployments in the snow of the Hartz mountains, BAOR count between 1966-1969?
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peter siddle Posts: 2
27/10/2013
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Totally support all above comments, ex RN, and very proud of it, 1952 t0 1961, the most wonderful blokes to serve with too. The white ensign continues to fly, with pride in front of my home.
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peter siddle Posts: 2
27/10/2013
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Totally support the above comments, served 1952 to 1962, very proudly in the RN, loved it, greatest blokes to serve with, the White Ensign is permanently displayed in in front of my home.
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john gane Posts: 3
09/11/2013
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Yes, I recall the whole squadron ground crew clearing snow, chipping ice off of the runway in freezing temperature so the the squadron A/C could if need arose scramble. Being in constant readiness was to say the least imperative. Hindsight is obviously the answer, isnt it!!! But then we are not Americans are we. "Ours was not to reason why" Nor was it other than to expect our daily pay..
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FREDERICK WATSON Posts: 1
13/11/2013
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I served in AUSTRIA (1954) and CYPRUS (1956/57)... but I support your campaign to its utmost. Ex Cpl Watson.
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John Charnick Posts: 2
13/11/2013
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When and where can this medal be worn. There seems to be some confusion
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brian glover Posts: 14
01/12/2013
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I agree with all the comments I spent many cold hours in my centurian tank jn 1953 55 only to stand down. trooper brian glover 6th RTR germany
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Michael Finlay Posts: 4
02/12/2013
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Yes we put plenty of "silly time" in the RN, short on manpower and lots of sea time 66 to 76,still I enjoyed it even the bad times. We should get some recognition but dont hold your breath, unless your a "pressurhead".
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