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Jel served in the Royal Regiment of Artillery in 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery but struggled to find a job when he left the forces.
Armed Forces Day is a chance for us all to thank our serving troops, veterans, reservists, cadets, and their families for all they do to keep us safe.
"The process of bringing Poppy Supporter to market at the Royal British Legion was a mammoth challenge. I loved it!"
Whilst in the RAF, Sara suffered a life-changing brain injury. Our recovery through the arts programme, Bravo 22, helped her heal.
Army veteran Matthew suffered a life-altering injury whilst serving. The Invictus Games have allowed him to set new goals, showing him that no obstacle is insurmountable.
Join Team RBL to experience a phenomenal half marathon and raise money for our Armed Forces community.
A gift in your Will can have a huge impact on RBL's welfare work, supporting future generations of our Armed Forces with physical, mental and financial support.
The RBL’s purpose is to create a better future for our Armed Forces community and their families.
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"The Royal British Legion took me in at rock bottom and supported me like they support their beneficiaries".
Lance Corporal Stanley William Topham, 4th Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment, was held as a prisoner of war for three years after he was captured by the Japanese in Singapore during the Second World War.
The recommendations in this action plan 2024 are practical measures that the mayors of England’s devolved regions can take to improve the lives of their local Armed Forces communities.
It can be difficult for people to relate to the struggles faced by military families. Read about their stories.
Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher fell in love before the start of WW2; but when Gilbert joined the army their relationship survived through letters.
By the end of 1945 troops were back home in the UK. But a UK that looked very different from the one they’d left when at the outbreak of war.
Between 1947 and 1963 a generation of young British men left their families behind while on National Service, and formed lifelong bonds with their fellow servicemen. Revisit their recollections with us.