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War Disablement Pension
You can claim a War Disablement Pension under the War Pensions Scheme if
you are no longer Serving in HM Armed Forces and your claimed disablement
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Medals FAQ (1028 views) I am a veteran of the British Armed Forces, but never claimed medals which I think may be due to me. How do I claim them?
You may claim any medals which may be due to you by writing to the Medal Office giving your service number, full name, date of birth, approximate dates of service and full current address. Alternatively, you may download, print and complete the Medal Application Form. The Medal Office will acknowledge ...more Added: 06/03/2009 12:44:59
Medals - No pin or bar (894 views) I recently received medals from your office, but they did not come with a pin or brooch bar.
Brooches on which to hang medals are not provided by the Ministry of Defence. This allows the recipient to add the medal(s) to any that are already held, or to have the medal(s) mounted for either wear or display in a style of their choosing. Brooch bars to mount medals ...more Added: 06/03/2009 12:46:43
The Medal Office only issue replacement medals to service veterans or, if deceased, the member of the family who now holds the medals, under certain strict conditions where the loss is completely outside the individual’s control in such instances as burglary, street theft or house fire. Only World War II ...more Added: 06/03/2009 12:49:24
The Operational Service Medal (OSM) for Afghanistan (formerly known as the OSM for service on Op Veritas)
OSM Afghanistan
Medal
Silver and circular in shape. The obverse of the medal shows the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth. The reverse (shown here) bears the Union Flag, surrounded by the inscription ‘For Operational ...more Added: 07/03/2009 12:53:51
Victory Medal (804 views) Is there a ‘Victory Medal’ for World War II service?
No. The 1939-45 War Medal is sometimes mistakenly referred to as the ‘Victory Medal’, though this is not its official title. The 1939-45 War Medal was issued for 28 days continuous service in the UK Armed Forces anytime during World War II. ...more Added: 06/03/2009 12:48:07
Medals from the MOD not engraved (734 views) I recently received World War II medals from your office, but they were not engraved.
The two medals, the 1939-45 War Medal and the Defence Medal, and the campaign stars awarded for service during World War II are not engraved with the details of the recipient. The decision not to engrave these medals was laid out in the original regulations relating to World War II ...more Added: 06/03/2009 12:47:35
Application Time (734 views) I have already applied to the MoD Medal Office, or the former Army, Navy, RAF or Marine Medal Office, but have not heard from you since you first acknowledged my application. Why is it taking so long and how much longer will it take?
The Medal Office still receives hundreds of applications every week from veterans and their next of kin, applying for medals that have not been issued. The Medal Office is also assessing and processing medals such as the Iraq Medal for our currently serving personnel. The assessment of medal claims is ...more Added: 06/03/2009 12:51:00
