January 28th, 2008
How Women’s Land Army veterans can get the recognition they deserve - Benn
Female war veterans can from today (Monday 28 January) apply to have their efforts recognised as applications open for a new badge of recognition. The badge will acknowledge those surviving members of the Women’s Land Army and Women’s Timber Corps who worked on the Home Front to provide food and timber for the nation during World War I and II. Environment Secretary, Hilary Benn, said: “It is absolutely right that we at last recognise the selfless efforts these women made to support the nation through the dark days of World War I and II. This badge is a fitting way to pay tribute to their determination, courage and spirit in the face of adversity. I hope that as many eligible women as possible will apply for one.” Application forms are now available for anyone who believes that they may be eligible for a badge.
28 January 2008
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February 3rd, 2008 at 12:18 pm
My Mother, Mrs Vera Barbara Oxlade formally Bowden, served with the Land Army from 1943 to the end of the war.
Her date of birth is 24/01/1928. Her home address at the time was: ‘Marsden’ Beltinge, Herne, Bay Kent. I understand she worked in the Kent Area
I would be gratefull if an application could be sent to the email address above.
Thank you
D.E Oxlade
February 4th, 2008 at 10:35 am
The application form can be downloaded from http://www.defra.gov.uk/farm/working/wla/
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