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Veterans Badge
Posted: Wed 18 Jul, 2007 7:54 pm
by salona
Just received my Veterans Badge this morning. I only applied for it a week ago. Excellent quality badge in a quality case. Worth applying for.
Posted: Thu 19 Jul, 2007 8:40 am
by Chas
Glad you liked it.
I thought it was tat and a cheap opt out to a medal.
Certainly Australia issues a medal for all those who
served and wherever,as due recognition. I believe
NZ does as well.
There are guys who have served in such Brit units
as the RAMC for 22 years with bugger all to show.
Such service should be recognized and this example
is not a one off.
It is tat and I will never wear mine.
Posted: Thu 19 Jul, 2007 10:12 am
by salona
Surely someone with 22 years service would at the very least have received the LSGC medal to show for their service.
Posted: Thu 19 Jul, 2007 11:28 am
by Chas
Soldier Magazine has several posts on this subject.
There were three which might interest you albeit all
made good points.
a)Aussies lead by example.
b)No medals after eleven years.
c)Veterans badge is an insult.
Check archives for the RAMC man.
Posted: Fri 20 Jul, 2007 12:18 pm
by salona
I see your point. The badge is an insult if that is all you have to show for your service.
Posted: Fri 20 Jul, 2007 1:49 pm
by got1
[quote="salona"]Surely someone with 22 years service would at the very least have received the LSGC medal to show for their service.[/quote]
Only if you were a good boy.
Got1 didn't get1.
Posted: Fri 20 Jul, 2007 2:49 pm
by salona
I took notice of the replies so I created this
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/exservicemedal/
Please sign!