Launching the campaign, Yvette said: “These men and women served our country with such distinction over the years. The Veteran Badges are a token of our appreciation and I want every veteran living in Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley to get their badge and wear it with pride.”
Who's eligible to apply?
The following groups are entitled to claim their Veteran Badge:
All Men and Women enlisted before 31st December 1994.
All those who served as Merchant Navy Seamen, Home Guard, Polish Forces under UK Command and members of the Cyprus Regiment during the Second World War
War widows and widowers who receive a War Widows/Widowers Pension.
Veterans of the Suez Canal Zone 1951 - 54.
Those on national service 1939 - 45.
How to apply
If you are a constituent of Yvette's please get in touch with the Castleford office on 01977 553388.
Or you can write to Yvette at 1 York Street, Castleford, WF10 1JS or send an email to coopery@parliament.uk
If you do not live in Pontefract, Castleford or Knottingley, you should contact your own MP - you can find out who your MP is by clicking here
Yvette has hosted three award ceremonies to present over 100 local veterans their Veteran’s Lapel Badges. Two services took place at St Giles’ Church in Pontefract and one in Castleford Parish Church in front of hundreds of friends and family. Many thanks to Rev Bob Cooper and Rev Stan Bindoff for their help and support in organising the events.
Presenting the badges, Yvette said: "Everyone was looking forward to the ceremonies but I think they were even more special than we had expected. I was delighted to present badges to all of these brave men and women, especially in front of so many proud friends and family."
Picture courtesy of the Pontefract and Castleford Express
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