 |
7000 still eligible for Veterans Badge in West Fife
April 26, 2007 1:01 PM
Over 7,000 Armed Forces veterans in Dunfermline and West Fife could still be eligible to claim their Veterans Badge, according to figures received by Willie Rennie MP.
Figures produced by the Ministry of Defence reveal that on average, 7,200 badges per constituency have not yet been claimed.
Willie Rennie said:
"Well over 100 ex-Servicemen and women have already contacted me for help in applying for Veterans Badges, but as these new figures show, there are still over 7,000 badges as yet unclaimed by West Fife veterans.
"All those who served in the UK Armed Forces before December 31, 1984, may qualify to receive the badge.
"The following service people can also qualify for the badge: Merchant Navy sea-men, Home Guard, Polish Forces under UK command, members of the Cyprus Regiment during the Second World War, Veterans of the Suez Canal Zone (1951-54) as well as war widows of widowers who received a War Widows/Widowers Pension.
"Unfortunately, the badge cannot be issued posthumously as it is a survivors' badge, which is to be worn on civilian clothing.
"If anyone feels that they might qualify and would like to make an enquiry for this badge, they are welcome to contact my office.
"There will be hundreds of local veterans who served their country in a variety of ways over the years. This badge is a good way to recognise that contribution and I want everyone who is entitled to the badge to get in touch. The form is quite simple and the process is painless.
"I want to encourage anyone with enquiries about the unclaimed badges to contact my office in writing or by phone on 01383 841700. Enquiries in writing should be sent to Willie Rennie, 1 High Street, Dunfermline. KY12 7DF."
What would you like to do next?
-
Subscribe for updates
Follow the party's activity on...
- Twitter:
- Liberal Democrats
- Facebook:
- Liberal Democrats
- YouTube:
- Liberal Democrats