Hello Folks, > > I hope all is well with everyone?, as it is here in sunny Bournemouth. > > I do not if you are aware that the qualifying dates for the FREE veterans badge, > has now changed to service before 31/12/1969. (No minimum period). > > The webpage below has the details. There is also a freephone number for UK use: > 0800 169 2277 > > or from outside the UK: +44 1253 866 053 > > http://www.veteransagency.mod.uk/vets_badge/vets_badge.htm > > Application forms in both Word and .PDF format are available from this page. > > a second page was listed but I could not access it due to high demand. > > http://www.veteransagency.gsi.gov.uk/ > > > I applied via the phone and it took less than 5 minutes to sort out. > > Questions asked were: > > Start and finish dates of service. > > Service Branch and Service Number > > National Insurance Number > > Full Name, address and home phone number > > and I think that was all that was required. > > I hope this is of help to some of you. > > Very best regards > > Pete Rayer ex 306 Entry RAF Cosford