Medal call to veterans

Ex-service personnel were today urged to apply for a Veterans' Badge in recognition of their dedication and commitment.

The badge is awarded to anyone who has served in HM Armed Forces, including volunteer and regular reserves as well as Merchant Navy seaman, Home Guard, Polish Forces under UK command, members of the Cyprus Regiment during the Second World War, veterans of the Suez Canal Zone as well as war widows or widowers who receive a War Widow or Widower pension.