At 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.
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At 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.
Read moreDanny McCudden, from Dagenham, served on the Destroyer HMS Queenborough for four years.
Read moreThe Royal British Legion has today announced its plans to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day on Saturday 15 August.
Read moreHis Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, accompanied by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall, will lead a national Two Minute Silence .
Read morePlans are in place to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day – or ‘VJ Day’ as it is better known. Saturday 15 August will mark 75 years to the day when Imperial Japan surrendered in the Second World War to bring six years of global conflict to an end.
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On Friday, 12 June more than 550 pipers across the world played the haunting march The Heroes of St Valéry from doorsteps, gardens and streets.
Read morePipe Major Richard Grisdale, Piper to Her Majesty The Queen, led more than 500 pipers across the world in a stunning tribute to commemorate the 80th anniversary of St Valéry.
Read moreHis Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, will join commemorations for the 80th anniversary of St Valéry.
Read moreRoyal Star & Garter in High Wycombe has thrown a special D-Day party for one of its residents, who took part in the Normandy landings 76 years ago.
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