BRITAIN'S VETERANS
EX-SERVICEMEN'S DEMANDS Rec. 1.30 p.m. RUGBY, May 20. London saw one of the biggest victory processions to-day—a twomile long column of the British Legion from all parts of the country. After their annual memorial service at Whitehall veterans of the last war, about 6000 strong, marched to Buckingham Palace, where the King took the salute. At the annual conference of the Legi6n, attended by more than 1000 delegates, the president, Major Sir Frederick Maurice, reinforced the argument raised in the House of Commons recently for a priority in employment for discharged members of the forces.
He said that it was nonsense to say this would cause division between ex-servicemen and the rest of the community. The Legion also demanded priority in allocation of houses, and complete revision of pensions in view of the rising cost of living.
Sir Frederick said he thought that what was most wanted was a secure peace and a means of keeping it, although this would probably mean conscription. They meant to see that their sons and grandsons would not have to go through World War 111.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXVI, Issue 118, 21 May 1945, Page 5
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