Service before and during World War II
Men and women who Served
in HM Armed Forces before and/or during World
War II are entitled to a Veterans Badge.
There are other groups who Served during World
War II who are included, these are:
- Cyprus Regiment
- Home Guard
- Polish Forces under UK Command
Please note, that Veterans who served in Armed Forces of other Countries and those who served alongside HM Armed Forces are not eligible. Examples of these are Canadian Navy or Royal Australian Air Force etc
Service after World War
II
Men and Women who enlisted in HM Armed Forces
between 3 September 1945 and 31 December 1984
are entitled to a Veterans Badge. There is no
qualifying length of Service.
Posthumous requests
It is regrettable that the badge cannot be
issued posthumously. The badge is a survivors’
badge, which is to be worn on civilian attire.
The only exceptions are War Widows and Widowers who are in receipt of a War Widows/Widowers Pension paid by Veterans Agency.
Extensions to the
criteria
It is the aim, eventually, to include all those
who Served in HM Armed Forces, however the
demand for the badge continues to be high.
Once it is known when the eligibility is to be
extended for those whose Service began after 31
December 1984, details will be posted on this
website.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept requests for
badges at this time from people whose Service
began after 31 December 1984.
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS CAMPAIGN
Veterans who will be attending the 25th Anniversary of the Falkland Islands Campaign at Horse Guards Parade on 17 June 2007 will automatically be sent an HM Armed Forces Veteran’s Badge with their tickets and should not apply to the Veterans Agency using the from below.
New UK Merchant Seafarers Veterans Badge
If you Served in the Merchant Navy during Military Operations click here.
How to apply
You can apply by any of the
following methods:
Click on one of the links below to access the
application form.
Please ensure you complete the form as fully as possible.
You may post or fax your completed form to Veterans Agency.
Another option is to download the form, complete it electronically, save the form and return to Veterans Agency by email.
If you wish, you may call the Freephone number to apply. Please ensure you have to hand all the details asked for on the application form.
Postal
address:
Veterans Agency, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire,
FY5 3WP
Fax:
01253 330561(UK Only)
+44 1253 330561 (Overseas)
Email:
help@veteransagency.gsi.gov.uk
Freephone Helpline
Free: 0800 169 2277 (UK only)
Free: 0800 169 3458 (Minicom UK only)
+44 1253 866043 (Overseas)
Information for Third Parties
- ex-Service organisations
- public advisors