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Nicholas Bennion is from the Pacific Islands of the island of Fiji. He joined the British Army in 2000 leaving his home and moving 9,800 miles to the UK.
This year the Legion is continuing its partnership with the Jo Cox Foundation, encouraging everyone to take part in the Great Get Together.
If you are struggling with essential costs such as energy, utilities and sudden expenses you cannot afford, you may be eligible for support through our new and expanded Everyday Needs Grants. You can now apply through our portal here.
The Fourteenth Army played a vital role in victory over Japan. During the Burma campaign, they faced the danger of tropical diseases, as well as Japanese forces.
Every local authority in Great Britain has signed a pledge to implement the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant in their communities.
Explore the work of pioneering war photographer Ernest Brooks, considering how photographs help us connect to the experiences of others.
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We extend a huge thank you for your support in 2019. In 2020 we'll continue to make the voice of Armed Forces community heard.
Between 1947 and 1963, more than two million men in the UK were conscripted into service. Here we revisit their recollections of basic training, the starting point for every serviceman.
Our London Mayoral Manifesto 2021 highlights issues that we hope the next Mayor of London will address for the Armed Forces community.
For those who would like to continue studying after university, we fund a unique opportunity for postgraduates to study in South Korea.
In 2018 we conducted research into loneliness and social isolation in the Armed Forces Community, examining causes, triggers and barriers to support.
RBL hosts the annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall to commemorate lives lost in conflict and to celebrate Service.
Eminent Wines are the leading creators of bespoke wines and spirits. In celebration of our centenary, we are working in partnership to launch a limited-edition range of champagnes.
From his pioneering work at Bletchley Park during WWII to his arrest for homosexuality and eventual pardon, we look at the legacy of Alan Turing.
We've been the champions of Remembrance since 1921. We've shaped Remembrance from the adoption of Madame Guérin’s red poppy, through to campaigning to define a more inclusive form of Remembrance.
We work with other organisations and external partners to ensure that the needs of the ex-Service community are heard.
