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Red poppies have been worn as a show of support for the Armed Forces community since 1921. Today the Poppy remains as the symbol of Remembrance at the heart of our Poppy Appeal.
Second World War veteran Ken Judd, 97, is a resident at the Legion’s Galanos House care home which relies on donations from the Poppy Appeal to care for elderly veterans in their times of need.
Explore stories of service and sacrifice from our Armed Forces, allies, and Commonwealth nations, and learn how they defended Britain’s freedoms and values.
Find guidance on how to manage the money you earn while serving in the Armed Forces, and how the Royal British Legion money advice service might be able to help you.
Our Pedal to Paris challenge is the experience of a lifetime. Please read the terms and conditions before signing up.
When Army medic Hayley's patrol was hit by an IED in Afghanistan in 2012, she ran to the aid of others despite being injured herself.
The recommendations in this action plan 2024 are practical measures that the mayors of England’s devolved regions can take to improve the lives of their local Armed Forces communities.
Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher fell in love before the start of WW2; but when Gilbert joined the army their relationship survived through letters.
Royal British Legion urges the UK Government to improve the Armed Forces Bill to enable the Covenant to truly deliver on behalf of those who have served our country.
“Being able to support all the staff hands-on, which in turn allows them to support our beneficiaries and our Armed Forces community – that’s amazing.”
After 100 years, we look back on how RBL has worked with The Poppy Factory to support wounded, injured and sick veterans back into employment.
When Marie Garcia joined the Women’s Royal Naval Service she had no idea she would end up working on D-Day.
There are many reasons, historical, political, cultural and social for why so many veterans of the war in the Far East have felt forgotten.
Known as The Flying Sikh of Biggin Hill, Hardit Singh Malik was the first Indian pilot of WWI and would go on to become a distinguished diplomat.
"I’m a veteran and also a beneficiary, so Remembrance is very important to me. I feel part of something special at the Royal British Legion."
Ex-serving personnel who have suffered an injury or illness as a result of service before 6 April 2005, can make a claim under the War Pension Scheme.
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