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Free passports for war veterans
World War Two veterans wishing to travel to France for the D-Day landings anniversary will be entitled to free passports, the Government has announced.
Veterans and their spouses will be given special one-year passports to help keep down the costs of the journey for the 60th anniversary of D-Day and other World War Two campaigns on 6 June 2004.
Those veterans, or their spouses, who would like to apply for a free passport should contact their local veterans’ organisation.
Home Office Minister Beverley Hughes said:
“The bravery of those who fought in the Second World War must never be forgotten. Their courage and sacrifices changed the course of history and liberated Europe from Nazi oppression.
“Next year will be the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings and many of those who fought for their country want to visit France to remember and honour their fallen colleagues. We must help as many veterans as possible to attend the remembrance events.”
Those veterans, or their spouses, who would like to apply for a free passport should contact their local veterans’ organisation.
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