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jambutty · 17-06-2006, 08:18

Our servicemen and women have always been badly treated once they have done their bit and none more so than the men and women of the Merchant Navy Doug. The Merchant Marine lost more sailors than the Royal Navy during WWII.

I agree with you that it is too little and far too late and the stingy gits should make the award to everyone who served, especially those who paid the ultimate price. It would be something for their heirs to treasure. After all how much can the lapel badge cost to produce?

But then that’s always been the case with the armed services from time immemorial. The generals and admirals get a chest full of ribbons and medals for sitting in offices sending the men to their deaths and injuries. The men and women do the fighting and dying whilst the top brass get the medals.

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jambutty Apprentice Geriatric Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Darwen, Lancashire Posts: 3,706 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 89	Re: Calling all veteran ex servicemen! Our servicemen and women have always been badly treated once they have done their bit and none more so than the men and women of the Merchant Navy Doug. The Merchant Marine lost more sailors than the Royal Navy during WWII. I agree with you that it is too little and far too late and the stingy gits should make the award to everyone who served, especially those who paid the ultimate price. It would be something for their heirs to treasure. After all how much can the lapel badge cost to produce? But then that’s always been the case with the armed services from time immemorial. The generals and admirals get a chest full of ribbons and medals for sitting in offices sending the men to their deaths and injuries. The men and women do the fighting and dying whilst the top brass get the medals. __________________ Thanks for reading. If you have a few minutes to spare please visit my web site at http://popye.bravehost.com Last edited by jambutty; 17-06-2006 at 08:53.