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EDM 327 was first put down on 2nd December 2009

That this House notes the significant personal sacrifice armed forces personnel make in their service to the nation once they take the oath or of allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen; acknowledges our ex-service personnel are proud to receive and wear Her Majesty’s Veterans Badge, but notes that it is not awarded posthumously and it is considered by many to be insuffic...

One of our supportter recently recived a reply from his Labour MP.  It is refreshing to see a really positive attitude, so we have included some quotes below:

"Thank you for writing to me with regard to the forthcoming Early Day Motion which calls for the introduction of a National Defence Medal. As the son of someone who risked his life at D-Day for the freedoms we enjoy today, and as a father whose son joined the army. I care very deeply about the treat...

The MOD has begun a process which will lead to a Strategic Defence Review early in the next Parliament.

As part of this process questions are being asked via a public poll conducted by a leading market research company. We would like to ensure that the largest number of people possible get an opportunity to contribute their thoughts and they really get a feel for your opinions.

It is a good opportunity to give your verdict on MoD performan...

With the large number of casualties in Afghanistan in the last twelve month, this year’s Remembrance Sunday will be especially poignant and painful for many families and communities.

Yet as we remember and salute the sacrifice of so many over all too many wars, it is slightly shocking that this Autumn the Ministry of Defence rejected the proposal for a National Defence Medal to recognise the efforts of everyone who has served in our armed forces.

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I realise how important a medal can be to both serving soldiers and veterans alike. Our servicemen and women deserve recognition for their service; there is an understanding in our society that when we send people out to fight and potentially die in our name, our part of the bargain is to make sure that they are thanked and their families are properly looked after.

I must say that I am very sympathetic to the idea of introducing a National Defence Medal. The c...

THE last living British serviceman to see WW1 conflict has been awarded an Australian Defence Medal. Claude Choules, 108, joined the Navy at 15 and served on a battleship. He later moved to Australia .

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Andrew Marr is to interview Sir Jock Stirrup on Sunday morning 8 Nov. The BBC are requesting questions from viewers for Sir Jock here:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8345429.stm

A chance to ask about the broken Military Covenant and a role the NDM could play in help fixing it?

Three members of the UK armed forces have been hospitalised following an incident in the Falkland Islands, the Ministry of Defence has said.

The incident took place on 27 October and the three, reportedly soldiers, were immediately airlifted to King Edward Hospital in Stanley.

One of the casualties - reportedly from the Royal Regiment of Scotland - is being medically evacuated to the UK, he is said to be in a serious condition. 

The Daily Telegraph said they were ...

A team from the British Forces Broadcasting Service captured moments from the recent London press conference. Several MPs, MEP and a Lord were amongst the guests.

http://www.bfbs-tv.com/pages/extranet/new-defence-medal---dur-310-i-2654.php

GORDON Brown’s Government was yesterday accused of treating millions of British Armed Forces veterans with contempt after refusing to agree to a medal to honour their willingness to put their lives on the line for their country.

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