[303rd-Talk] Veteran pension help

[Gordy Alton]

Thanks, Rex, and others who replied.
Every little bit helps, and now I am a little better armed to help.

Gordy.

Gordon Alton
Saltspring Island, BC
"Please remember those who gave so
much for the freedom you enjoy this day."

 -----Original Message-----
From: 	303rd-talk-bounces at 303rdBG.com
[mailto:303rd-talk-bounces at 303rdBG.com]  On Behalf Of rex pearce
Sent:	Thursday, February 01, 2007 1:47 AM
To:	303rd Bomb Group Talk Forum
Subject:	Re: [303rd-Talk] Veteran pension help

Gordy,
Google has info which may be applicable, I quote
from one entry:
Canada is the only Allied country that pays specific on-going
compensation
to POW's.
POW's of any other power for 89-364 days are paid 10% and 15% if
imprisoned
for between 364 and 910 days, and 25% for 911 days and above.
Compensation seems to have been mainly introduced
for Japanese POWs who suffered a much higher rate
of death whilst in captivity, 36% as opposed to 4%
for other POWs.
Your friend might do well to apply to the Pension
authorities where he lives.
Rex.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordy Alton" <tailgunnerson at uniserve.com>
To: "303rd Bomb Group Talk Forum" <303rd-talk at 303rdBG.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 4:48 AM
Subject: [303rd-Talk] Veteran pension help


>I am writing to ask for a little assistance for a British POW. I know