The French and Belgian Governments have seen fit to honour Harry Patch and Henry Allingham recently for their contributions to freedom in the First World War.

Surely our Government should reward these two also. It is a matter of national pride and honour; we should show our gratitude for the sacrifice shown by others in the preservation of our freedoms enjoyed today.

If you agree please sign my petition online at www.petitions.number10.gov.uk/WW1VeteransGift If you have no computer acccess please write to the Cabinet Office, Honours and Appointments Secretariat, Ground Floor, South Side, Admiralty Arch, The Mall, London SW1A 2WH nominating these two great men for an appropriate British honour.

Bob Lee, Petticoat Lane, Dilton Marsh, Westbury.