Widow's Battle Cry for Pension Justice ; As Millions Honour the War Dead, Servicemen's Families Clash with the Government

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ILLIONS of Britons will today lay wreaths at cenotaphs in honour of servicemen and women who gave up their lives for their country. But while our war dead are remembered and celebrated, many veterans and their families are fighting more private battles.

One is Marie Rogers, 70, who has been refused a war widow's pension. Her husband John died in July, just before his 80th birthday.

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Widow's Battle Cry for Pension Justice ; As Millions Honour the War Dead, Servicemen's Families Clash with the Government

The Army major, who spent almost 40 years in the forces, was housebound for the last 18 months and needed oxygen treatment due to pulmonary fibrosis.

John was...

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