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Major Steve Little was given less than 24 hours to prepare when he was called up to support the Army’s COVID-19 response, leaving behind his family.
Learning about Remembrance brings children of all ages and backgrounds together. Use our free resources to help children explore Remembrance.
RBL was formed on 15 May 1921, bringing together four organisations of ex-servicemen that had established themselves after the First World War.
Our volunteers have been at the heart of the Poppy Appeal for over 100 years, helping us raise millions of pounds. Apply now to become a Poppy Appeal volunteer.
Winifred Blackwell shares her memories of being a Barrage Balloon Operator during the Second World War.
Need to move back to or out of the UK? Learn more about Heathrow Travel Care, how referrals work, and how to get help with repatriation.
Run with the best views of the Leeds in this marathon on a stunning coastal route.
Volunteering Roles in North & East Yorkshire
The RBL’s purpose is to create a better future for our Armed Forces community and their families.
Rajindar Singh Dhatt was born in Punjab and joined the army in 1941. He was part of the relief at Kohima and Imphal before serving in the gruelling Burma campaign.
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.
After suffering a mental breakdown in 2017, Army veteran Becky fought back and conquered the Himalayas with our help.
In May 2026, the Royal British Legion marked the 15th anniversary of the end of the War in Iraq, honouring the extraordinary service of the British Armed Forces in the Coalition.
