FORCES THANKS: William Chamberlain, of Newton Aycliffe, receives his veterans badge from Rt Hon Colonel James Ramsbotham at Neville Community Centre. Mr Chamberlain served with the DLI in the Far East
ARMED service veterans received honours at the weekend.
Veterans badges were presented to 17 former Armed Forces personnel in a ceremony at Neville Community Centre, in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. The Right Honourable Colonel James Ramsbotham, Deputy Lieutenant of Durham, presented the badges on Saturday.
The recipients came from all over the county. Others who were unable to attend the event will receive their badges at a later date.
Secretary of the community centre, Anne Hardy, said: “It was a lovely day – it was very important to those people to get recognition of their service.
“It is a thank-you from the Government.
“Volunteers put on a buffet, as a sign of appreciation, which was enjoyed.”
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