"I would urge other veterans to get in touch with charities like the Legion sooner rather than later if they need support too."
"Members share a real sense of comradeship and a willingness to work together."
"No matter how long someone served or how long ago they left Service, there is a support network there for them and their families."
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Members are a vital part of our national network and are involved in all that we do.
As a member of The National Free Wills Network, supporters and members of the Legion can have a will written or updated free of charge.
Denis Fawcett joined the Royal Marines in 1940 and served at D-Day. In June 2016 he was awarded the Lègion d’Honneur.
Compensation rules for veterans who develop Mesothelioma from working with asbestos during Service have been changed.
How we help ease the burden of financial pressure for thousands of Serving and ex-serving personnel and their families every year.
Donna Stonelake is a former Royal Navy Able Rating and mother of three whose husband, Mark, was injured whilst serving in Afghanistan.
Our benefits and money advice team can help you manage your finances and also support you if you are experiencing financial problems.
Admiral Nurses support carers of those with dementia playing a vital role in preserving and prolonging independent living for ex-serving personnel.
Phyllis ‘Pip’ Parsons, a Women’s Auxiliary Air Force officer, remembers women's roles at RAF Gatow throughout the Berlin Blockade.
Survey results: 69% of the UK have little idea what the military actually do, whilst 80% agree that serving personnel make a valuable contribution to society.
Please register in advance to attend the Legion's Annual Conference in Bournemouth. We hope to see you there!
By adding new questions to the 2021 census we can improve our understanding of the Armed Forces Community.
The Legion was formed on 15 May 1921, bringing together four organisations of ex-servicemen that had established themselves after the First World War.
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Military compensation is no longer taken to cover injured veterans’ social care costs in Great Britain thanks to our successful campaign.
