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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington
My dad was injured on the beaches of Dunkirk and spent many years trying to regain his health....and as a family we struggled to make ends meet.
In his latter years again he turned to the benefits system for a helping hand to get a pair of glasses......none was given because my mother earned 50 pence more than was permitted at the time.......so if we are talking of
past wars and a home fit for heroes.....then you are having a laugh.
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The honour is enough, there is no need for medals and certificates.
I didnt realise we were discussing the benefit system.