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Second World War veteran awarded Legion d’Honneur

100-year-old D-Day veteran John Fiddler has received France’s highest honour in recognition of his role in the liberation of France in 1944.

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Financial Guidance - Your Feedback

Your feedback can help us improve our services and ensure we continue to provide the best support for the Armed Forces community and their families.

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Sylvia's story

Sylvia Manasseh was born in Kolkata in 1918 and vividly recalls her service in the Women’s Auxiliary Corps in India during the Second World War.

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Force Atlantic team celebrating new world record

Army team set new Atlantic rowing record

A team from the British Army have set a new world record for crossing the Atlantic Ocean whilst raising vital funds for the Royal British Legion.

Asbestos related cancer and the Military

Compensation rules for veterans who develop Mesothelioma from working with asbestos during Service have been changed.

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Queen Elizabeth II's first Victoria Cross

Bill Speakman was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1951 for protecting comrades in battle during the Korean War – the first to be invested by Queen Elizabeth II.

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Joseph's story

Joseph Hammond, from Ghana, joined the army in 1943 and bravely served In Burma in the 82nd West African Division, experiencing intense fighting.

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Concessionary passports

If you were born before September 1929, you may be eligible for a free UK passport. Find out all the information for concessionary passport applications.

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Partner Promotions

We partner with leading names in retail, wholesale, sport, finance and more to help support the Armed Forces community.

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Our Strategy

Our new strategy focuses on the changing needs of the whole Armed Forces community; serving personnel, veterans, families, and the bereaved.

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Was it an ambush? On tour in Belfast

Forty years since he served as a Corporal in the Royal Corps of Transport, David Sismey looks back on his time on tour in Belfast.

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Since 2018, pet owners across the UK have helped raise over £1.55 million for the Royal British Legion by purchasing poppy-themed pet products at Pets at Home. Together, we’re showing that small everyday choices, like treating your pet, can make a big difference for veterans and their families.

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