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Members have been vital to our work since 1921 and continue to play a key role in supporting the Armed Forces community and championing Remembrance.
In 1928, a decade after the end of the First World War, the British Legion took veterans and war widows on the Great Pilgrimage to remember those who lost their lives.
The British Legion Women’s Section was formed in 1921 to safeguard the interests of widows and families of ex-Servicemen.
The Royal British Legion is deeply saddened to announce the death of our National President, Sir Clive Johnstone (rtd) KBE, CB.
Ann Miller-McCaffrey tells of the importance of the Armed Forces’ access to community groups and forums such as the Legion’s first ever LGBTQ+ branch.
Veteran from Iraq and Afghanistan, Liam Young, joined fellow members of The Royal British Legion on a trip to the battlefields of the First World War.
We support veterans, those in active service and their families with rehabilitation, finances, employment, housing and other vital services.
After suffering a stroke and having his house burgled, The Legion stepped in to help Army veteran Terence Lake find a new home.
Liam Young had always wanted to join the Army. Read his story on rebuilding his life after Service.
After an accident while cycling to work left a former Submariner badly brain damaged, The Royal British Legion and the Royal Navy teamed up to help him.
We extend a huge thank you for your support in 2019. In 2020 we'll continue to make the voice of Armed Forces community heard.
20 years since the lifting of the LGBT military ban, veteran Kate Green talks about her experience serving in the Army before the ban was lifted.
During the coronavirus lockdown we have kept in touch with vulnerable members via a telephone buddy service.
Flyle Hussain collects for the Poppy Appeal, and although this year will be different, he’s been working to help organise collections in his local area.
During the Covid-19 lockdowns, WW2 veteran Dennis volunteered to help lift the spirits of isolated and vulnerable people in his community.
The Royal British Legion branches are grouped by counties around the UK and overseas. Find your local information here.
