You may be eligible for War Widows or Widowers Pension if your wife, husband or civil partner died as a result of their service in His Majesty’s (HM) Armed Forces before 6 April 2005. War Widows or Widowers Pension are paid at different rates depending on your age and circumstances. The payments are tax free and can be made to an eligible bereaved wife, husband or civil partner.

The URL provided offers information and guidance on how to apply for War Widows or War Widowers Pension, including:

• Eligibility
• Important information
• How to Claim
• A Downloadable PDF Application Form

The Ministry of Defence website provides information on military veteran policies, healthcare, housing, records, pensions and more.