please read, veterans badge,???

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    oldtimer1928 New Member

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    Now i know there wont be a lot read this
    but those of you that do
    did you serve in HM forces before 1954
    even if you did not
    your father or grandad will have
    there is now a veterans badge available
    any one interested i can give details
    thanks for reading
     
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    Can I have details please....

    Are you still able to "claim" on behalf of someone...

    ie my grandad, dead now though....
     
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    RE: Can I have details please....

    thanks for reply
    i will check that out
     
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    RE: Can I have details please....

    i have just checked
    and i will try and say what it says

    it is regretable that it cannot be issued Posthumasley,as it is a survivers badge to be worn on civilian clothing
    BUT,a widower recving a war pension can claim it

    i hope that helps
     
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    cheers for that...

    I will let my G'mother know...

    Don't know if she gets war pension though.

    Nonetheless, Thanks
     
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    RE: cheers for that...

    no i thank you
    for responding to my post
    and pass on my regards to your Gran
     

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