Women’s Land Army Recognised
Tuesday 12th February 2008
During the dark days of the Second World War, thousands of women worked hard to provide food and timber for the nation. Such work included, felling trees, ploughing fields, harvesting crops and looking after livestock. These are just some of the tasks these women carried out to support their country. For a lot of them, this was the first time they had ever been on a farm, let alone worked on one.
Now the UK Government is recognising their efforts by introducing a new veteran’s badge of recognition like those currently being awarded to armed forces veterans.
Local MP, Des Browne said:
"I am delighted that the selfless efforts these women made to support the nation during the World War I and II are to be acknowledged. It is absolutely right that we recognise their efforts and the debt that the country owes them. It is particularly fitting given that 2008 marks the 90th anniversary of women having the right to vote. I would ask if there are any Kilmarnock and Loudoun constituents who believe they are eligible for a badge to contact my office on 01563 520267."
The badge will acknowledge those surviving members of the Women's Land Army and Women's Timber Corps who worked on the Home Front to provide food and timber for the nation.
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