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RBL's Benefits, Debt, and Money Advice (BDMA) Service provides free, confidential advice about benefits, appeals, and advice for those in unmanageable debt. Find out more here.
In the Second World War June Denby was employed as a driver. And a month after the D-Day landings, she found herself on the way to France.
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.
To mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, we have curated a striking exhibition of specially-commissioned portraits of veterans and their memories of extraordinary times.
Our guide provides advice on managing finances after divorce or separation, tailored for service personnel and veterans. Learn more here.
Read guidance for ex-service personnel who are experiencing hearing loss and how to find support.
Download our free Key Stage 1 teaching resources for 4-7 year-olds that encourage children to use creativity to explore ideas around Remembrance
Hundreds of people around have taken part in a Forces Wives Challenge virtual bike ride to raise money for the Poppy Appeal.
Dan Smith challenged himself to paddle the length of Great Britain to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 and raise money for the Legion.
At the end of WW2 millions were homeless, transport links had been destroyed, and many nations’ industry were in ruins.
8 May 1945 – Victory in Europe Day. After nearly six years of war Germany officially surrendered on 7 May 1945 and the conflict was finally over. Learn more here.
We've collected these additional resources on rights, benefits, pensions and allowances you may find useful.
Liam Young had always wanted to join the Army. Read his story on rebuilding his life after Service.
This year's Festival of Remembrance commemorates the people who secured peace and our way of life 75 years ago, whilst reflecting upon the sacrifice made by many in protecting the nation from Covid-19.
For the first time veterans will be identified in the 2021 census and will no longer be hidden in plain sight. After four years of hard-fought campaigning, legislation was finally passed in June 2020.
When Leon Parker left the Army, he struggled to adapt to civilian life and ended up homeless living in the woods in a tent with his dog Misty.
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