"Clasp" for Bomber Command
Posted:
Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:49 pmby SimonK123
The Prime Minister David Cameron has accepted the recommendations of a review of military medals carried out by former diplomat Sir John Holmes.
"On Bomber Command, Sir John concluded that they have been treated inconsistently with those who served in Fighter Command."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20783362Apparently more details from the Ministry of Defence after Christmas.
Simon
Re: "Clasp" for Bomber Command
Posted:
Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:37 pmby SimonK123
Here is the BBC item which mentions that the Bomber Command clasp should be worn on the 1939-45 Star.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21583176A picture of this medal with the Battle of Britain clasp is shown on this site:
https://www.gov.uk/medals-campaigns-descriptions-and-eligibility#world-war-2-medalsThis is the link to the medal application forms:
https://www.gov.uk/the-ministry-of-defence-medal-officeVeterans and widows will be given priority and then next of kin, so if you are or you know a veteran or a member of a veteran's family, start applying.
Simon
Re: "Clasp" for Bomber Command
Posted:
Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:50 pmby Neilw
About time! should have been done around 70 years ago!
http://www.veterans-uk.info/arctic_star_index.htmNeil
Re: "Clasp" for Bomber Command
Posted:
Fri Mar 01, 2013 11:27 pmby SimonK123
I am very pleased to report that after I emailed the VeteransUK website, the application form is now unprotected to make it easier to fill in on the computer.
All credit and a big thank you to VeteransUK for moving so quickly.
You can get the application form directly from the page mentioned by Neil above but do check the eligibility criteria.
Simon