The first ever memorial for the “lost legion” of LGBT people who have served in the armed forces will be created, following the review into historical mistreatment of service personnel.
Craig Jones MBE, co-director of Fighting With Pride, a charity which supports LGBT veterans said they are ‘delighted and proud’ to have the opportunity to create a memorial It was overturned in 2000, but only last year did Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologise on behalf of the Government for the historical mistreatment LGBT service personnel faced.
“We’re committed to delivering a fitting memorial, but a great deal of work remains to be done to lift the veterans most affected by the ban from the poverty inflicted upon them after the loss of careers. Veterans minister Johnny Mercer said: “We are proud of our LGBT veterans and grateful for their service in defence of our nation, and I am pleased that Fighting With Pride will help to deliver a memorial to honour them.
Efforts to build the memorial were welcomed by the family of Captain Professor Sir Michael Howard, an eminent historian who was awarded the military cross for services in the Coldstream Guards during the second world war
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