 | BLETCHLEY PARK TRUST WELCOMES TODAYS ANNOUNCEMENT BY FOREIGN SECRETARY OF COMMEMORATIVE BADGES FOR BLETCHLEY PARK VETERANSReleased : Jul 9, 2009 Bletchley Park Trust welcomed David Miliband advising Parliament today that the Government has decided to recognise the vital contribution made by members of the Government Code and Cypher School during the Second World War. Surviving military and civilian veterans who served at Bletchley Park and its outstations during the Second World War are eligible for a commemorative badge. The award of the commemorative badge is a fitting recognition of the vital role played by the Government Code and Cypher School during the war.
The Foreign Secretary said: “I am delighted that the vital and secret work of Bletchley Park in the Second World War is being recognised.”
“We owe a debt of gratitude to all who served at Bletchley Park and its outstations: I am proud to acknowledge their ingenuity, skill and determination which helped our country in its time of greatest need.”
Simon Greenish, Director of the Bletchley Park Trust, welcomed the announcement, saying, “These people made an enormous contribution to the outcome of World War Two, the twentieth century and freedom in the West. After many years of having to keep their critical wartime work top secret, it is tremendous that this contribution has finally achieved recognition.” A short launch ceremony will be held at Bletchley Park on 16 July during a visit by the Chief Patron of the Bletchley Park Trust, His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent. Prior to the ceremony HRH The Duke of Kent will be meeting Bletchley Park veterans, and unveiling a painting featuring some of them, visiting The National Museum of Computing and presenting long-service awards to volunteers.
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