Many Veterans Badges unclaimed - CONTACT FARID AHMED TO CLAIM YOUR VETERANS BADGE

12.00.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Wed 9th Sep 2009

The first Armed Forces Day was held on Saturday 27th June this year. Many people, young and old, took the opportunity to show their appreciation of the contribution made to society to those who have served in Her Majesty's Armed Forces, by attending celebrations up and down the country.

We owe a debt of gratitude to all those who have served in HM Armed Forces and to promote recognition of veterans by the wider British public the unique and unifying symbol of the HM Armed Forces Veterans Badge is available to all those who have served in HM Armed Forces.

Men and Women who enlisted in HM Armed Forces between the 3rd September 1945 and the 31st of December 1994 are entitled to a Veterans Badge. This includes members of the Cyprus Regiment, Home Guard and Polish Forces under UK Command and there is no qualifying length of Service.

Walthamstow Parliamentary Campaigner Farid Ahmed Said "There are many veterans who are entitled to claim their Veterans Badge, but have not done so. If you are entitled to a Veterans Badge and have not claimed it as yet, please contact me and will endeavour to have your Veterans Badge issued to you.

"Anyone with enquiries about the unclaimed badges should contact my office in writing or by phone on 0789 4700 167.

Enquiries in writing to Farid Ahmed's office should be made to: 313 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, E17 9BG"