MEDALS FOR HEROES
TRIUMPH FOR ‘MEDALS FOR HEROES’ CAMPAIGN
It’s been a few months since the announcement of the Elizabeth Emblem was made and there’s much to report back on
Bryn Hughes with Emblem maker Phil McDermott – Credit: PFEW
PFEW led the way in calling for the introduction of formal State recognition for officers who have lost their lives in the execution of their duties and the establishment of the Elizabeth Emblem was welcomed by all. Families of all public servants who lost their lives while fulfilling their public duties can now apply via the
GOV.UK website for posthumous recognition. Speaking about developments since the introduction of the Emblem, John Partington, PFEW ‘Medals for Heroes’ campaign lead told us: “It’s been an honour to help support the application process for officers who have lost their lives in service to their communities.
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“Since the Emblem’s introduction, I’ve been working with both families and forces, and I know that this recognition will mean a lot to those who have suffered such loss.
John adds: “The integrity and
“Since the Emblem’s introduction, I’ve been working with both families and forces, and I know that this recognition will mean a lot to those who have suffered such loss.”
“The application process is
straightforward, but it does require some official documentation and supporting evidence to be supplied so I’ve been working with local branches and the respective forces to help make the process as simple as possible.”
value of the Emblem is upheld by a thorough application process. Those who receive this recognition do so on a recommendation from the George Cross Committee to the King so it is important that these things are done right. We will continue to work both nationally and locally in order to help the families of those who have fallen and offer the support needed to pull together
what’s required for each application”. Applications can be back-dated to
1948 and some branches and forces have already formed Elizabeth Emblem Panels in order to work towards obtaining recognition for local families. Bryn Hughes, who is a prominent
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