HM Forces Veterans Badge

[rickg]

I know there's a few of us on here so thought I'd post this in case anyone wasn't aware.

If you served in the Forces you are eligible for a HM Forces Veterans badge.

Pretty sure most of you will be aware of this and probably already have yours, but I only found out by chance a couple of weeks ago and applied for mine, so I'm sure there must be others that haven't heard about it.

The link to the website is here and tells you how to claim it.

http://www.veterans-uk.info/vets_badge/vets_badge.htm

Mine turned up yesterday and I'll be wearing it with pride........

 

[Old Skier]

I get more free beer wearing my England Golf Captains tie.

 

[Old Skier]

How long before the 15th man on the balcony turns up

 

[rickg]

I get more free beer wearing my England Golf Captains tie.

PMSL.... :rofl:

 

[stevie_r]

I know there's a few of us on here so thought I'd post this in case anyone wasn't aware.

If you served in the Forces you are eligible for a HM Forces Veterans badge.

Pretty sure most of you will be aware of this and probably already have yours, but I only found out by chance a couple of weeks ago and applied for mine, so I'm sure there must be others that haven't heard about it.

The link to the website is here and tells you how to claim it.

http://www.veterans-uk.info/vets_badge/vets_badge.htm

Mine turned up yesterday and I'll be wearing it with pride........

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Good post Rick, may well be quite a few on here who aren't aware of it

 

[Old Skier]

PMSL.... :rofl:

I try.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Mine arrived about 6 weeks after I left - luckily the guys who leave now don't need to apply

Here is mine on my suit I wear for golf ( might also quieten down the poster who has doubts )



Had a golf match about 4 weeks ago against a guy who spent 35 years and didn't get one when he left - didn't realise he could apply for it - will pass on the website

 

[stevelev]

Good post Rick, may well be quite a few on here who aren't aware of it

I wasnt aware thanks for the info

 

[stevie_r]

I wasnt aware thanks for the info

How long ago did you get out Steve?

 

[stevelev]

95 so not recently

 

[rickg]

95 so not recently

Think they've been issuing them since 2004.....I was only 10 years late getting mine....

 

[rosecott]

Think they've been issuing them since 2004.....I was only 10 years late getting mine....

I have now applied - 28 years late - anything that's free.

 

[rickg]

I have now applied - 28 years late - anything that's free.

:thup: :thup: :thup:

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Friend has applied also now - good work putting the website up

 

[cleanstrike]

I don't think I'm old enough to be classed as a veteran. I only got out in '85.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I only left this year and got my badge mate so you will certainly be able to get one :thup:

 

[stevie_r]

Everyone that has served in the regular or reserve forces can apply, doesn't matter if you served in nineteen canteen or for a couple of days last week, you serve then you are entitled

 

[cleanstrike]

Sorry chaps! That was subtle sarcasm. The only thing I need off the MoD is my pension and I can't apply for that until I'm 65.

 

[SocketRocket]

Guess that I have a Long Service/Good Conduct RN/RNR medal I would qualify?

 

[stevie_r]

Guess that I have a Long Service/Good Conduct RN/RNR medal I would qualify?

absolutely, veteran, that's all that counts, even grumpy blokes