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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.

County Down
27 July 2025
John Green with his grandson Edward

Grandfather and Grandson march together at Great Pilgrimage 90

John Green was among over 1,000 RBL members to visit WW1 battlefields to mark the 90th anniversary of the Great Pilgrimage in 2018.

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A couple who have received support from the Royal British Legion sitting on a sofa

Employment support for those who are living with a disability or medical condition

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Jane Eldridge

Travelling the world as a Cypher Officer

During the Second World War Jane Eldridge was a Cypher Officer, travelling with Winston Churchill to Canada.

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Bill Harrison recalls flying with Beaufighters during the Second World War.

Firepower like flying through a hailstorm

Bill Harrison flew Beaufighters during the Second World War. He talks about crash landing, taking fire, and the comrades he lost.

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Jon Hilton and the Lord Mayor

Why I ran my last run for the RBL

Days before an operation to amputate his left leg, former solider Jon Hilton ran 5k to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal.

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Veteran Tim Mackareth in his blacksmith workshop

Forces to forge – How Tim became a blacksmith

After Tim Mackereth completed 22 years of service, he turned to us for support starting up his own blacksmith business.

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Route, itinerary and logistics

Find out more about our epic Pedal to Ypres ride, including our event itinerary and kit list.

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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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Liverpool mass testing centre

Supporting mass Covid-19 testing

In 2019, WO2 Sergeant Major Sean Butcher was deployed on UN peacekeeping mission Op Tosca in Cyprus before, having only been home a few months, being sent, along with his unit, to support the NHS’s response to Covid-19.

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Henry Okello

"Less than 50% of the UK population know about the work RBL does. My biggest aspiration is to continue evolving our brand as a relevant and engaging charity".

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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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The Legion offering expert advice to the Armed Forces community at a Pop In Centre

Repatriation following a death abroad

Our guide provides information about repatriation for service personnel and veterans and support for bringing a loved one home after a death abroad. Learn more here.

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An member of the Armed forces on deployment

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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Leon standing in the hotel grounds

How we helped a homeless veteran

When Leon Parker left the Army, he struggled to adapt to civilian life and ended up homeless living in the woods in a tent with his dog Misty.

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