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Eligibility
The object of the
Association is to relieve the need, suffering and
distress of the following persons:
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Anyone who has served
one paid day of service in any of HM forces - all
ranks and branches.
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Immediate dependants
of the above - including former spouses, widows and
widowers.
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Anyone who has
completed one year's service in the Reserve Forces
and their dependants.
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Anyone who has served
one paid day in the Mercantile Marine and their
dependants - including Korea, Suez, Falkland and
Gulf operations.
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Anyone who has served
one paid day in the Palestine Police Force in WWII
and their dependants.
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Anyone who has
completed one year's service of the Association's
Professional Nursing and Welfare service.
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Any UK citizen
currently stationed overseas as part of the Armed
Forces who has completed one paid day whilst abroad
and at least six months service after their return.
Children and dependants
All eligibility is
based on their dependency on the person with the
service connection.
Dependants are
husbands and wives, former spouses, widows, widowers
and children.
Children are defined as:
Under the age of 18.
Over the age of 18, in full time education but are
not classed as mature students.
Who have a mental or physical disability and are
dependent on the eligible person.
Other Dependants:
Partners (including
same-sex partners) - residency and stability must be
demonstrable.
Anyone who is dependent on the eligible person,
regardless of age.
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