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02/07/2009
Members of 3 Commando Brigade, recently back from fighting in Afghanistan, paraded through central London and were then welcomed at a prestigious parliamentary reception.
 
02/07/2009
Afghan insurgents have captured an American soldier, the US military said today, as American marines and Afghan troops poured into southern Afghanistan.
 
02/07/2009
A giant Taliban bomb that killed a Gurkha sniper and blew off a female captain's leg was so powerful it blasted wreckage 300 yards away.
 
02/07/2009
Two British troops have been killed in southern Afghanistan.
 
02/07/2009
Helmand is one of the most violent regions of Afghanistan in which UK forces have spearheaded the Nato effort for five years
 
02/07/2009
Her Majesty The Queen has given her name to a new form of recognition for the families of British Service personnel killed while serving their country
 
02/07/2009
No 1 Squadron - the last Joint Force Harrier to return - touched down in front of 1,000 well-wishers at RAF Cottesmore yesterday
 
02/07/2009
The first sea lord has hit back at those, including army chiefs, who oppose big projects planned for the navy
 

 

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03/07/2009
Author: ExBrat
Subject: Elizabeth Cross
Posted: 03 July 2009 at 12:13am

This is the latest news to cross my desk.
 

THE Queen personally intervened to create a new honour in her name for the families of fallen troops.

It was the monarch's own idea to give out the Elizabeth Cross, which was unveiled by the MoD yesterday.

Until then, defence officials had been planning on a simple brooch for dead heroes' next of kin.
                                                                             

But The Sun can reveal that the 83-year-old Queen ordered her name should be given to the award.

Senior sources said she has been so moved by the sacrifice of 348 heroes in Iraq and Afghanistan that she wanted to soften the blow for their loved ones.

Her intervention came at a meeting with Britain's top warrior, Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup.

It is the first such move since the George Cross was instituted in 1940 by her father King George VI.

The Elizabeth Cross is also another victory for The Sun's Help for Heroes campaign to win more recognition for the Forces.

A source said: "It was Her Majesty's own idea. She told the Chief of Defence Staff she wanted to put her name to it."

The Cross, which is not officially a medal, is made of hallmarked silver and on its four corners are the rose of England, the Scottish thistle, the Irish shamrock and the Welsh daffodil.

It will be given to the next of kin of servicemen killed on major operations like Afghanistan, or on smaller missions and in terrorist attacks.

Controversially it will not be given out for deaths in training or general service in the UK.

It will be retrospective as far back as 1945 and more than 8,000 may be issued.

Yesterday the Queen made a rare personal broadcast over Forces' radio and TV station BFBS.

She said: "I hope the Elizabeth Cross will give further meaning to the nation's debt of gratitude."

Sir Jock said it was "a lasting symbol of recognition of sacrifice."
 
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To me, this suggests that the MoD were dragged, kicking and struggling, into doing this. A brooch indeed! So much for a change of heart at the MoD.
 
Meantime, I can only express my utmost admiration for a gracious Queen that refuses to be cowed or intimidated by stupid protocols designed to minimise her influence, in matters such as this.
 
If only some of the eunuchs at the Mod had just a modicum of her courage, generousity, dignity and perspicacity.


Edited by ExBrat - Today at 12:20am
 
03/07/2009
Author: ExBrat
Subject: Malaysia Honour Medal
Posted: 03 July 2009 at 12:00am

You can learn more here Whalley mate.
 
 
03/07/2009
Author: ExBrat
Subject: Tripping the Colour
Posted: 02 July 2009 at 11:55pm

Perhaps we should all think back on some of our own 'gutsers'.
 
I remember once down at the Andover swimming pool, where some of the lads and I were strutting our stuff on the springboard, with an eye on the admiring birds of course! I took my third dive and intended to really nail it, instead I realised I was 'wrong footed' and tried to change step, military fashion, as I belted along the board. The end result of this, was that I dribbled off the end with the soles of my feet getting slapped by the vibrating board. After the ensuing belly flop, I surfaced to a unanimous and sustained burst of ribald laughter and commentary from all present. Embarrassed
 
03/07/2009
Author: ExBrat
Subject: Two soldiers killed in Helmand 01/07/09
Posted: 02 July 2009 at 11:46pm

Sincere condolences to the families of the slain men.
 
There is a concerted drive against the Taliban underway by both the Yanks and the Brits in Helmand province at this time, so the casualty rate will climb, as engagements take place. Join me in saying a quiet prayer that as many as possible of the lads come through safely.
 
03/07/2009
Author: ExBrat
Subject: State Funeral for the last remaining WWI
Posted: 02 July 2009 at 11:41pm

It is the greatest honour that the nation could bestow but Tab is quite right, the decision must rest with him.
 
Talking of honours, the nation could have done something for our two great war Veterans when this years list was being drawn up but failed to do so.
 
03/07/2009
Author: ExBrat
Subject: Man stows away in navy base lorry
Posted: 02 July 2009 at 11:35pm

Shiver me timbers lads, that's him scuppered then! Keelhaul the barsteward says I!
 
03/07/2009
Author: Tab.
Subject: State Funeral for the last remaining WWI
Posted: 02 July 2009 at 11:33pm

Surely it should be his descion what happens to his remains no matter just how good the cause.
 
03/07/2009
Author: ExBrat
Subject: Officialy recognise Wooton bassett Petition
Posted: 02 July 2009 at 11:31pm

I'm in! Big%20smile
 
03/07/2009
Author: Tab.
Subject: Tripping the Colour
Posted: 02 July 2009 at 11:27pm

So what he is human and he slipped and fell over. He was not hurt except maybe his pride, now can any of say that had been there and seen it  we wouldn't smiled to our selfs and shouted some encourgement like "Pick bloddy feet up You Idle little man"
Also if it had ever happened to us when we were in the forces would we have not been treated just the same way
 
03/07/2009
Author: ExBrat
Subject: Elizabeth Cross
Posted: 02 July 2009 at 11:26pm

DW mate, I expect that this new award will still leave a 'grey' area that may well become contentious but as Coley has said, its emergence means that there has a been slight change in outlook by the MoD. We must remember that the 80p 'bauble' was originally not meant for all Veterans, it was simply extended to try and derail the increasing clamour for the NDM.
 
So, if some are left out, a few bad headlines will see a review of the criteria for its eligibility, unless I miss my guess.
 

 

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