Disgusting!!

[wiggy]

It's still a medal. Although to be fair, it's the fact that they're being given the rank of major as well that seems to be narking people as much, if not more.

Aye getting a honorary rank is rubbish as some do think the rank actually means something for them ( i can see why an entry rank is given i.e for padre's but MPs when attached???), also the fact that yes it is just a commemorative medal but some of these numpties will wear it at remembrance day.........the money could be better spent...as could some common sense....rant done...signed

[Calos]

Wrong on so many levels.

But there it is.

peace
cal

[Rustinho]

It's not exactly a proper medal is it???

"after accepting commemorative medals for time spent with the Armed Forces"

It's still a medal. Although to be fair, it's the fact that they're being given the rank of major as well that seems to be narking people as much, if not more.

[Smego2]

It's not exactly a proper medal is it???

"after accepting commemorative medals for time spent with the Armed Forces"

[Surf01]

Many thanks as people will ask for verification.

[Rustinho]

Signed, but can you supply a confirmed reference from a reputable source to an article that confirms that this is happening

Given that the previous link is to a forum rather than a news organisation here is another link to the story as published in the Daily Telegraph.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...se-medals.html

[sv1000spilot]

Signed, but can you supply a confirmed reference from a reputable source to an article that confirms that this is happening

http://www.hmforces.co.uk/news/artic...to-politicians

[Revol]

Signed, complete disgrace, how could they possibly accept a medal without feeling a deep sense of shame

[Surf01]

Signed, but can you supply a confirmed reference from a reputable source to an article that confirms that this is happening

[sv1000spilot]

I'm disgusted to see MP's getting medals for visiting troops

http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/notompmedals/