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Our members play an active role in the organisation and participation in Remembrance Services and have a strong ceremonial tradition dating back to 1921.
We believe that Gulf War veterans who have developed illnesses as a result of their Service should be properly supported.
We are here to help in any way we can and have provided some guidance to help you deal with the practical impact of losing someone.
RBL was formed on 15 May 1921, bringing together four organisations of ex-servicemen that had established themselves after the First World War.
The RBL has marked the crucial contribution of the British Armed Forces to the peace support operations in Bosnia since 1992.
Hundreds of people around have taken part in a Forces Wives Challenge virtual bike ride to raise money for the Poppy Appeal.
Jonathon was in command of the 1st Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers: “We are not leaving here till we’ve got those boys back.”
Donna Stonelake is a former Royal Navy Able Rating and mother of three whose husband, Mark, was injured whilst serving in Afghanistan.
Set in 30 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens near Taunton, Somerset, Dunkirk Memorial House is somewhere both residents and visitors can feel at home.
After VE Day many Britons began to think about rebuilding their lives, but before VJ Day, thousands remained prisoners of war in the Far East.
Poppies4Kits lets sports clubs show support for the Armed Forces community during Remembrance by wearing self-adhesive Poppies, commemorative armbands, and custom corner flags.
We offer many ways to celebrate the life and memory of loved ones and to continue the commemoration of our Armed Forces community.
Follow a story of inspiring service and explore why we remember in this engaging assembly.
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RBL branches sit at the heart of communities and today there are approximately 2,500 across the UK. Discover the stories behind our branches.
In 2026, take part in a powerful four-day ride across the serene landscapes of Northern France. Sign up for this event.
Pessima Lamboi, from Sierra Leone, was one of 600,000 Africans to serve in the war. He bravely faced gruelling combat and conditions in Burma.
