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John McCrae wrote the poem 'In Flanders Fields' which inspired the use of the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance.
RBL brings people together to fundraise, commemorate and celebrate. From local fetes to grand balls, explore how we have brought communities together.
The Tributes planted in our Fields of Remembrance each carry a personal message to someone who lost their life in Service for our country.
Joshua was 19 when he joined the Army in Gold Coast (now Ghana) and went on to serve in the Far East campaign in pre-partition India and Burma.
Joseph Hammond was at school in Ghana when the Second World war broke out. In 1943 he joined the army and was drafted to serve in the 82nd West African Division alongside Gurkha and British forces as part of the Fourteenth Army.
The Royal British Legion is deeply saddened to announce the death of our National President, Sir Clive Johnstone (rtd) KBE, CB.
Bill Harrison flew Beaufighters during the Second World War. He talks about crash landing, taking fire, and the comrades he lost.
Part of the Royal British Legion's family of charities, the National Memorial Arboretum is the UK's year-round centre of Remembrance.
Learning about Remembrance brings children of all ages and backgrounds together. Use our free resources to help children explore Remembrance.
Support RBL as we mark 100 years of the Poppy Appeal, by distributing poppies to your friends and family to ensure we can continue to support our Armed Forces community.
During the Second World War Jane Eldridge was a Cypher Officer, travelling with Winston Churchill to Canada.
The Royal British Legion is deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
Harris Tatakis was seriously injured in 2007 when his Land Rover drove over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) while serving in Afghanistan.
Alec Penstone was 15 years old and worked in a factory when war broke out in 1939. After volunteering as a part time (Air Raid Precautions) messenger during the Blitz he joined the Royal Navy.
Jodie Older is a Healthcare Assistant currently serving in the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Nursing Corps.
Everyone at the Royal British Legion is incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore.
