Lee Buss-Blaire, 17/21 Lancers

Lee jumped at the chance to serve in Bosnia. “They were short of Control Signallers so that's why they wrote to me seeking volunteers.”

David Cole

As RBL’s Director of Music, David Cole OBE, directs our Central Band and is also the musical director of the annual Festival of Remembrance.

Field of Remembrance opens at NMA today 

Hosting just under 35,000 tributes from families across the UK, the Field of Remembrance opened to the public today.

Home

The Legion is here to help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families. And we’re not going anywhere.

Op FORTITUDE

Op FORTITUDE is the referral system put in place to help ex-service personnel find housing support. Learn about who is eligible and how it could help you.

RAF veteran cycles across America

Since becoming paralysed RAF veteran Anna has taken on many challenges. This year she conquered the Race Across America cycling challenge.

Captain John Monro - Escape from Hong Kong

The incredible story of how Major John Monro escapes a Japanese POW camp during the Second World War and received the Military Cross.

Military Membership

If you're a serving member of the UK Armed Forces, regular or reserve you can register as a Military Member of RBL for free.

Beyond Poppy Appeal

How we help people leaving the Armed Forces

Leaving the Armed Forces can throw up lots of challenges. That's why we provide a range of support to help people make a smooth transition to civvy street.

Marstons

Back for a second year — Marston’s limited-edition Poppy Pint glasses return this November. Last year the partnership raised over £90,000 for the Poppy Appeal, and this year Marston’s invite you to raise a glass once again in support of the Armed Forces community.

Britain today and the fight for recognition

In the UK there has been a huge increase in funding to help communities understand and celebrate the fight for recognition of Commonwealth soldiers.