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Never underestimate the impact your poppy makes ❤️
Thank you to everyone who made a donation to the 2025 Royal British Legion #PoppyAppeal, helping ensure we can be there for veterans and their families – whatever the need, whenever it’s needed.
Thank you to everyone who made a donation to the 2025 Royal British Legion #PoppyAppeal, helping ensure we can be there for veterans and their families – whatever the need, whenever it’s needed.
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Our Statement in response to President Trump's comments:
The service and sacrifice of British personnel in Afghanistan cannot be called into question, and we condemn any comments that undermine their extraordinary contribution.
The service and sacrifice of British personnel in Afghanistan cannot be called into question, and we condemn any comments that undermine their extraordinary contribution.
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The dedication and sacrifices of the men and women in the British Armed Forces from the UK, Commonwealth, and beyond, to protect our freedoms and support our allies deserves our deep and ongoing respect and gratitude.
Our nation’s support for our Armed Forces is never in doubt.
Our nation’s support for our Armed Forces is never in doubt.
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The Royal British Legion through our ongoing work to recognise, remember, and support the Armed Forces community, ensures that their unique contribution is not forgotten. This recognition is shared across communities, cultures, and faiths.
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If you’ve been affected by current events in the news, we’re here to help.
You can reach us on 0808 802 8080, between 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.
You can also contact us via online chat (8am–8pm daily) or email info@britishlegion.org.uk.
#ArmedForcesCommunity #UKVeterans
You can reach us on 0808 802 8080, between 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.
You can also contact us via online chat (8am–8pm daily) or email info@britishlegion.org.uk.
#ArmedForcesCommunity #UKVeterans
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We’re saddened to share that WW2 veteran Barbara Hurman has passed away at 100.
Serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service from 1943–47, she volunteered aged 17½ and was passionate about recognising the vital role women played in WW2.
Our condolences to her family & friends.
Serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service from 1943–47, she volunteered aged 17½ and was passionate about recognising the vital role women played in WW2.
Our condolences to her family & friends.
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Nicholas served seven years with the British Army, deploying twice to Iraq and twice to Kosovo.
Leaving service was challenging, but he was supported by our Benefits, Debt and Money Advice (BDMA) Team.
We’re here if you need support too.
☎️ Call us on 0808 802 8080.
Leaving service was challenging, but he was supported by our Benefits, Debt and Money Advice (BDMA) Team.
We’re here if you need support too.
☎️ Call us on 0808 802 8080.
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A new year can bring big feelings.
For the Armed Forces community, it can also bring back memories of a different time.
We’re here to help in any way we can.
Call us on 0808 802 8080, 8am–8pm, seven days a week.
#ArmedForces #UKVeterans
For the Armed Forces community, it can also bring back memories of a different time.
We’re here to help in any way we can.
Call us on 0808 802 8080, 8am–8pm, seven days a week.
#ArmedForces #UKVeterans
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Our Support Helpline will be taking a short break on 1 January. However, if you need support during this time, help is available 24/7.
Call 999 if there’s immediate danger, 111 for mental health support or contact @samaritans on 116 123 if you need to talk to someone.
Call 999 if there’s immediate danger, 111 for mental health support or contact @samaritans on 116 123 if you need to talk to someone.
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If money worries feel overwhelming this time of year, you’re not alone.
Our Benefits, Debt and Money Advice Team are here to help.
Call us for free on 0808 802 8080, 8am–8pm (lines re-open tomorrow).
Find out more ➡️ spklr.io/6016BI9D0
#RoyalBritishLegion #ArmedForces
Our Benefits, Debt and Money Advice Team are here to help.
Call us for free on 0808 802 8080, 8am–8pm (lines re-open tomorrow).
Find out more ➡️ spklr.io/6016BI9D0
#RoyalBritishLegion #ArmedForces
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At the age of 16, Ernest Gaskell joined the Royal Navy during WWII – lying about his age to do so.
During his service, he survived mine explosions, sinking ships and periods of intense combat while helping to liberate Greece and aiding prisoners of war in Yugoslavia.
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During his service, he survived mine explosions, sinking ships and periods of intense combat while helping to liberate Greece and aiding prisoners of war in Yugoslavia.
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Ernest remembers hearing the VE Day announcement.
But his personal Remembrance Day is 14 December, 1944, when he lost his friends Joe Mulcahy and Harry McShane, on HMS Aldenham.
After hitting a mine the ship sank, leading to the loss of 126 crewmen.
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But his personal Remembrance Day is 14 December, 1944, when he lost his friends Joe Mulcahy and Harry McShane, on HMS Aldenham.
After hitting a mine the ship sank, leading to the loss of 126 crewmen.
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Ernest loved being at sea so much that after the war he joined the Merchant Navy for 15 years.
“They were the best years of my life.”
This year, 80 years since the end of WWII, we remember the service and sacrifices of people like Ernest.
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“They were the best years of my life.”
This year, 80 years since the end of WWII, we remember the service and sacrifices of people like Ernest.
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2025 has been a very special year!
From marking 80 years since the end of WWII, to delivering Team UK to the Invictus Games and raising millions through the #PoppyAppeal – we couldn’t have done it without you.
What’s been your favourite moment?
From marking 80 years since the end of WWII, to delivering Team UK to the Invictus Games and raising millions through the #PoppyAppeal – we couldn’t have done it without you.
What’s been your favourite moment?
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If you know someone who’s having a hard time coping with grief, now might be a good time to check in.
We’re here to help in any way we can, as you deal with the impact of losing someone – reach out to us on 0808 802 8080, 8am-8pm seven days a week.
We’re here to help in any way we can, as you deal with the impact of losing someone – reach out to us on 0808 802 8080, 8am-8pm seven days a week.
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We’re thrilled to share the news that 100-year-old D-Day veteran John Fiddler has received France’s highest honour, the Legion d’Honneur, for his role in the liberation of France in 1944.
John served on a tank landing ship during D-Day, transporting supplies to Normandy.
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John served on a tank landing ship during D-Day, transporting supplies to Normandy.
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Supported by RBL, he recently attended our VE Day 80 commemorations at the @Nat_Mem_Arb.
He received his medal at HMS Cambria: “I’m absolutely delighted. It’s a great honour indeed!”
Join us in congratulating John on this well-deserved achievement.
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He received his medal at HMS Cambria: “I’m absolutely delighted. It’s a great honour indeed!”
Join us in congratulating John on this well-deserved achievement.
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On Christmas Day 1942, Anne Eddleston received a letter notifying her that she was being called up to serve.
She spent six months training as a Wireless Operator, having joined the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, before being sent abroad to Egypt.
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She spent six months training as a Wireless Operator, having joined the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, before being sent abroad to Egypt.
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As part of her role, Anne took down messages for the Air Force, sending them to be decoded.
“It made me feel quite important; I was doing something worthwhile.”
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“It made me feel quite important; I was doing something worthwhile.”
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When she returned home, she recalls feeling like a changed person.
“It was hard to settle back into civilian life.”
See Anne’s story in our ‘Through their Eyes Exhibition’ online ⬇️
spklr.io/6016BTCDM
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“It was hard to settle back into civilian life.”
See Anne’s story in our ‘Through their Eyes Exhibition’ online ⬇️
spklr.io/6016BTCDM
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