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Tom Boardman became a prisoner of war when British forces surrendered to Japan in Singapore in 1942.
After joining the Army at 18, Len Burritt served on the frontline in more than 100 battles in 15 countries, including the Battle of El Alamein in 1942.
For more than 20 years the story of Passchendaele survivor Arthur Roberts lay in the attic of a house in a quiet suburb of Glasgow.
Donna Stonelake is a former Royal Navy Able Rating and mother of three whose husband, Mark, was injured whilst serving in Afghanistan.
Roy Cockburn left school at 18 to join the army. Three years later he was a Second Lieutenant leading patrols behind enemy lines at Normandy.
Lyndon Chatting-Walters was told he may never walk again. Read his incredible experience on Mission Himalaya.
Jodie Older is a Healthcare Assistant currently serving in the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Nursing Corps.
Harris Tatakis was seriously injured in 2007 when his Land Rover drove over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) while serving in Afghanistan.
Matt had always wanted to join the Army, but when he decided to leave, he felt like a fish out of water as he tried to navigate civilian life.
When Garry was made redundant whilst living abroad he didn’t just lose his job, he lost his freedom and was stuck with no way to get home to the UK.
Veteran Gary Bowman was at risk of homelessness, but with our help he’s now got his own flat.
In 1941 Des Lush joined the RAF with hopes of becoming a pilot. Three years later he flew his first operation as a Bomb Aimer.
The Battle Back Centre Lilleshall was established in 2011 by The Legion to support wounded and sick Service personnel.
Winifred Blackwell shares her memories of being a Barrage Balloon Operator during the Second World War.
Forty years since he served as a Corporal in the Royal Corps of Transport, David Sismey looks back on his time on tour in Belfast.
After suffering a mental breakdown in 2017, Army veteran Becky fought back and conquered the Himalayas with our help.
