CANDIDATE ENCOURAGES 'LAND GIRLS' TO APPLY FOR COMMEMORATIVE BADGE

12.13.36pm GMT Wed 20th Feb 2008

West Worcestershire's Parliamentary Candidate, Richard Burt is encouraging surviving members of the Women's Land Army in Worcestershire to apply for a commemorative badge to give official recognition for the part they played in feeding the nation during the Second World War.

Although disbanded in 1950, members of the 'forgotten army', that helped keep Britain fed by toiling on the land from dawn to dusk, can now qualify for a commemorative badge to mark their service to the nation.

Richard said:

"I welcome the Government's announcement of a commemorative badge for former members of the Women's Land Army and the Women's Timber Corps.

"While Hitler was trying to starve the nation into submission, young women milked, ploughed, threshed and toiled from morning until night as Worcestershire was drained of its male workforce.

"Around 20,000 'Land Girls' still survive, and Worcestershire made one of the biggest contributions to help keeping the nation fed. I would be delighted to assist any women in the county who wish to claim the commemorative award in belated recognition of their efforts all those years ago.

Readers can send their name and address by text or phone on 07970 713 032, by email to Richard@richardburt.org or by post to Richard Burt, West Worcestershire Lib Dems, FREEPOST, RRRC-BUCC-BHEH, 48 Three Springs Road, PERSHORE, WR10 1HS for an application form.