Originally Posted by
1.3VStall
Looking at what AUS and NZ have done to recognise military service, how about the LS &GC medal is awarded retrospectively to officers who retired before it was awarded to officers? Add clasps for Cold War and, say 15 years and 25 years service, and job is done: cheaply!
What about those who didn't do long enough to receive the LS&GC, but still fulfilled their contract? The Cpl storeman who did 12years, mainly at Bruggen and Gut, is he not worthy? Or the Private machine gunner from the Royal Anglians, who did 9 years? A new medal would be needed and millions would qualify. Even if I agreed with it, I most definitely don't, we've more important things to waste taxpayers money on like heating and hot water.