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Lt Gen Jonathon Riley CB DSO

Jonathon was in command of the 1st Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers: “We are not leaving here till we’ve got those boys back.”

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Shaun Grace

"I wanted a job that had flexibility and to work for an organisation that understood family commitments".

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Cost of living crisis appeal

The Royal British Legion is committed to supporting serving and ex-serving personnel and their families when they need us.

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Fundraising Ideas

There are many ways you can raise money to help support the Armed Forces community. Use our tried and tested methods to help boost your fundraising!

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Nicci Pugh, former QARNNS nurse with Royal Navy

Falklands: Our services were urgently required

Nicci Pugh joined the Royal Navy as a QARNNS nurse, she shares her memories of the Falklands war.

Falklands: Nicci's story

Army Veteran completes epic Paddle of Britain challenge

Dan Smith challenged himself to paddle the length of Great Britain to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 and raise money for the Legion.

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Grants

We can help members of the Armed Forces community who need financial support, including urgent assistance for getting through a temporary crisis.

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Repatriation support

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.

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Rights and Pensions Advice

We've collected these additional resources on rights, benefits, pensions and allowances you may find useful.

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Scottish veterans residences (SVR)

Scottish Veterans Residences offers housing and help to veterans in need in Scotland. Find out the services it provides, like the Transitional Support Programme.

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100 years of support messages

Join in to mark our 100th anniversary by adding a message of support for the Armed Forces community on our 100 Years of Support online message board.

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Hillsborough Castle Running Festival Half Marathon

Starting in the stunning grounds of the historical Hillsborough Castle, this closed road run will take you through local attractions such as the Hillsborough Fort and Hillsborough Lake before finishing with a lap of the beautiful Gardens.

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American soldiers march north, 1950 - Image courtesy of the National Army Museum, London

The Korean War

2020 marks 70 years since the start of the Korean war, a war that has never formally ended and many believe has been forgotten.

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Photos of Winifred's time as a Barrage Balloon Operator

Being a Barrage Balloon Operator

Winifred Blackwell shares her memories of being a Barrage Balloon Operator during the Second World War.

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Compensation advice

If you have suffered an injury or illness due to service and wish to claim compensation, our team of expert advisers can to help you through the process.

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