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Independent Inquest Advice (IIA)

RBL can support you through the complicated process of an inquiry or inquest after a bereavement, an already a difficult and painful time.

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The Battle Back Centre

The Battle Back Centre Lilleshall was established in 2011 by The Legion to support wounded and sick Service personnel.

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RBL welcomes Government's new Veterans’ Strategy

The Government has announced a new Veterans’ Strategy which will see veteran support centres being rolled out across the country. “The RBL welcomes the Government’s Veterans’ Strategy and its calls to celebrate, support and recognise the significant contribution of veterans," said Director General, Mark Atkinson.

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Cash4Coins

Since 2017, the Royal British Legion has partnered with Cash4Coins to convert leftover foreign coins and notes—as well as old British and Irish currency—into vital donations supporting veterans and their families.

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The End of an Era

Between 1947 and 1963 a generation of young British men served their country as National Service conscripts. The last of these to finish was a young man named Richard Vaughan.

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Transition support for Armed Forces families

Find guidance and support available to you as a family member of someone transitioning out of their time in the British Armed Forces.

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Rebuilding life after service

Liam Young had always wanted to join the Army. Read his story on rebuilding his life after Service.

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RBL to host largest VE 80 gathering of WWII veterans

The RBL announces a programme of celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the end of the Second World War.

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FAQs

Read the Telling Our Story FAQs to find out more about how we plan to unearth and share the unique experience of the Legion's past and look to its future Legacy.

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Our Helpline

If you're struggling with physical or mental well being, we can help you get back on your feet. Get in touch today.

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Starting again after the military

Nicholas Bennion is from the Pacific Islands of the island of Fiji. He joined the British Army in 2000 leaving his home and moving 9,800 miles to the UK.

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Poppy Wreath at Lydiard Park Fields of Remembrance

Field of Remembrance

The Tributes planted in our Fields of Remembrance each carry a personal message to someone who lost their life in Service for our country.

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Olga Hopkins VE Day Story

lga Hopkins, who served in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force during the Second World War, reflects with pride on her service and recalls how she celebrated the announcement of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, 80 years ago.

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Warrant Officer Class 2 Khadak Bahadur Chhetri

Kalu Sing's story

Kalu Sing Chhetri’s remarkable bravery in the Far East and as a prisoner of war commanding 1,500 Gurkhas has inspired generations of service.

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A black and white photo of British soldiers being evacuated from Dunkirk. They are tightly packed onto a ship and many are smiling and waving to the camera.

Remembering Dunkirk and HMT Lancastria

2025 sees the 85th anniversary of the operations that saw hundreds of thousands of troops and other personnel evacuated from France. We remember the courage and sacrifices of Dunkirk and the HMT Lancastria.

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