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For the 75th anniversary of D-Day, we share stories to remember the service of Commonwealth nations and Allies who fought and died.
Part of the Legion's family of charities, the National Memorial Arboretum is the UK's year-round centre of Remembrance.
Army veteran Olivia decided to have a four-leaf clover design tattooed on her left ribcage following the tragic death of her ex-partner in Afghanistan.
Often the tattoos worn by people in our Armed Forces are more than body art. They are deeply personal, unconventional acts remembering those who have fallen.
These Key Stage 3 lessons provide students with an understanding of Remembrance using the social and economic context of the First World War.
The Berlin Blockade was the firing pistol that began the Cold War. The largest airlift in history and the first recognisable humanitarian operation ensued.
Being part of the military is more than just a job. When joining a unit, they become part of a larger family with its own history and traditions.
Danielle Cummings has overcome many challenges since joining the Royal Navy after leaving school, with deployments from Afghanistan to Bahrain.
These Key Stage 2 lesson plans are designed to help children understand what Remembrance is and why it is still relevant today.
Dedicated to those who lost their lives while under his command, Matt’s tattoo on his back depicts the silhouette of a bugler from the Royal Marines.
It takes a lot of time and planning to organise a tour which is why we work so hard to make your preparation as straightforward as possible.
We remember all who serve, have served and their families, not just those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice.
John McCrae wrote the poem 'In Flanders Fields' which inspired the use of the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance.
The Westminster Field is in the grounds of Westminster Abbey and will be officially opened on Thursday 7 November.
Visiting locations such as Ypres Salient and the Somme gives cadets a chance to commemorate lives lost and the experience to educate themselves and others.
We observe a Two Minute silence on Armistice Day. At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.
