As the nation falls silent to remember the end of the Second World War, world leaders will give thanks to all those who served as part of a poignant video message commissioned by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
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As the nation falls silent to remember the end of the Second World War, world leaders will give thanks to all those who served as part of a poignant video message commissioned by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
Read moreThe 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day and the end of WWII has been marked by veterans at Royal Star & Garter’s three Homes.
Read moreTo mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day on Saturday 15 August, the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans delivered specially commissioned VJ Day commemorative tins, filled with sweets and a miniature or two, to WWII veterans.
Read moreSSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has found that 46% of Brits have no idea what VJ Day is – ahead of the 75th anniversary of the milestone date
Read moreWWII veteran Peter Kent, 95, from Pimlico worked on the Mullberry Harbour at Arromanches on D Day before traveling to Canada to join HMS Hartland Point and bring the boys back to Blighty through Panama to the Azores and then to Greenwich.
Read moreThe incredible story of Robert John Ransom – better known as Jack Ransom – will form part of tomorrow’s VJ Day commemorations, which are to be marked by a series of “virtual” events organised by Armed Forces charities Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government.
Read moreA Navy veteran has recounted the ‘suicide trip’ he was about to embark on near the coast of Burma before Victory in Japan (VJ) Day.
Read moreThe 75th Anniversary of VJ Day takes place on 15 August 2020, when the nation will commemorate this historic moment in time.
Read moreAt the beginning of the war, Doug was involved in the Russian convoys on board the halcyon class minesweeper HMS Bramble and counts himself as one of the lucky ones.
Read moreAs the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day – or VJ Day as it is better known – approaches, Legion Scotland is paying tribute to the contribution made by Scottish veterans with the presentation of a special Commemorative Coin.
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