In support of pardons for servicemen who allegedly deserted the Irish Defence forces during world war two whom in August 1945 were dismissed en masse and in absentia by the Irish government pursuant to Emergency Powers Order (No 362) 1945.

Last Update : Friday 18 May 2012:

In the light of the public statement made by the Minister For Defence Mr Allan Shatter T.D. on the  BBC NI Newsline Programme, Thursday 2 February 2012, where it is apparent from his interview that the issue of pardons has past the consideration stage and is now going through the steps necessary in the process required for this to take place, and while not pre-empting the outcome, the Irish Soldiers Pardons Campaign (WW2) deems it appropriate to remove the Online Petition etc from our website and trust the Minister will act accordingly in due course. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all concerned who have supported the TEAM EFFORT to date. Future developments will be posted here on this webpage. Thank You:                                     

The Army Benevolent Fund have offered to support surviving veterans who are advised to contact SSAFA through their local Royal British Legion branch and take up any offer of assistance. If a veteran needs assistance from SSAFA Forces Help the criteria is one days pay in HM Forces and 7 days pay for help from the Royal British Legion. These organisations are always willing and ready to assist any surviving veteran who is in financial need and who is eligible. Please be assured that requests for assistance will be treated with the utmost confidence: Links to Royal British Legion Branches:

Coordinator:

Peter Mulvany BCL(Hons), HDip Arts Admin,

Irish Soldiers Pardons Campaign (WW2)

email: mulvanypeterie@yahoo.co.uk

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