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Jack Smith joined the Royal Marines in 1942 when he was only 17. Two years later he was one of thousands of Allied troops taking part in D-Day.
In the Second World War June Denby was employed as a driver. And a month after the D-Day landings, she found herself on the way to France.
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.
London Poppy day will be taking place on 4th November – a fundraising collection day all in aid of the Poppy Appeal for the Royal British Legion.
As Europe celebrated the surrender of German forces on VE Day, thousands of British, Commonwealth and Allied Armed Forces personnel were still involved in bitter fighting in the Far East.
In the Second World War Frank Preston was an Able Seaman in the Royal Navy and served alongside troops from over 12 countries on D-Day.
When Marie Garcia joined the Women’s Royal Naval Service she had no idea she would end up working on D-Day.
Watch live online as the British Normandy Memorial is officially opened as part of events to mark the 77th anniversary of D-Day.
Bristol Poppy day will be taking place on 9th November – a fundraising collection day all in aid of the Poppy Appeal for the Royal British Legion.
After VE Day many Britons began to think about rebuilding their lives, but prior to VJ Day thousands remained prisoners of war in the Far East.
Photographer Stuart Wood talks about the inspiration behind his project to capture the memories and experiences of D-Day veterans.
Leeds Poppy day will be taking place on 2nd November – a fundraising collection day all in aid of the Poppy Appeal for the Royal British Legion.
Birmingham Poppy day will be taking place on 2nd November – a fundraising collection day all in aid of the Poppy Appeal for the Royal British Legion.
Manchester Poppy day will be taking place on 3rd November – a fundraising collection day all in aid of the Poppy Appeal for the Royal British Legion.
Norman Penny served in the Royal Signals at D-Day, working on mobile landing strips for aircraft.
Cardiff Poppy day will be taking place on 9th November – a fundraising collection day all in aid of the Poppy Appeal for the Royal British Legion.
