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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.
For the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, we planning several commemorations, including a fully funded tour for 300 D-Day veterans to Normandy.
The Legion is marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day by displaying messages on Normandy Beach. Write your message and honour our D-Day heroes.
Despite all the care and minute attention to detail that went into the planning for Operation Overlord, one key element was always going to be out of control of those in command - the weather.
When Marie Garcia joined the Women’s Royal Naval Service she had no idea she would end up working on D-Day.
Photographer Stuart Wood talks about the inspiration behind his project to capture the memories and experiences of D-Day veterans.
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.
Every year the Legion invites supporters to enjoy a day at the horse races at Newmarket Racecourse raising money for our Armed Forces community.
We're marking the 75th anniversary of Monte Cassino with commemorations at the NMA and Remembrance tours centred around the Italian campaign.
Jim Radford was a 15 year-old Galley Boy aboard the Rescue Tug Empire Larch while it was towing blockships on D-Day, the first steps in the construction of the British Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches.
Denis Fawcett joined the Royal Marines in 1940 and served at D-Day. In June 2016 he was awarded the Lègion d’Honneur.
The troops who served and sacrificed in the battles to take control of Monte Cassino came from six continents and represented many nations.
Every year we host Poppy Days across the UK as part of our annual Poppy Appeal, with hundreds of military personnel taking part alongside volunteers.
Poppy Golf events are a chance for all golf enthusiasts to get involved at a local and national level to support the Legion’s Poppy Appeal.
The Secret Services have operated across a number of military and diplomatic campaigns throughout the years and accounts from those directly involved often shed useful light on previously hidden work.
Our Remembrance events are just one of the ways we can help to ensure the sacrifices of those who served are never forgotten.
