Dozens of veterans of the Normandy Landings gathered at Southwick House in Hampshire today as a week of events marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day begins.
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Dozens of veterans of the Normandy Landings gathered at Southwick House in Hampshire today as a week of events marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day begins.
Read moreThe British charity Legasee Educational Trust is proud to announce the launch of its new podcast series, “The Veterans’ Voice,” which starts by delving into the harrowing and heroic experiences of British military veterans during the Normandy campaign of World War Two.
Read moreThe Royal Naval Association’s Eddie Shipley, D-Day and Battle of the Atlantic veteran, recounted how he was on HMS Starling, one of the famous Captain Walker’s group of ships. Their job was to keep the U-boats away from the landing areas on D-Day, a job that haunts him still.
Read moreLeonard Gunner, a Royal Naval Association member, from Walton-on-Thames, recounts how, just two days after his 19th birthday, he directed fire to protect the troops landing on Gold Beach.
Read moreFour dedicated teams representing WWTW will ascend four of the UK’s highest peaks to light beacons, symbolizing remembrance and honouring the sacrifices of all those who served during the historic D-Day campaign.
Read moreA service of dedication for a new Blind Veterans UK Standard and an act of Remembrance for the 80th anniversary of D-Day is being held in Rugby.
Read moreA care homes charity is marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day by offering free lunches to veterans and their partners living in the community this summer.
Read moreWalking With The Wounded (WWTW) and Challenge The Wild proudly announce that Ant Middleton will join the historic D-Day expedition team as they journey to Normandy, setting off on 5 June 2024.
Read moreRegarded as a highlight of the British motorsport calendar, Mission Motorsport, The Forces’ Motorsport Charity has today announced the eagerly anticipated dates for Race of Remembrance (RoR) 2024.
Read more“Wheelbarrow Across Wales” is in memory of Lance Corporal Oliver Thomas, who died in a helicopter crash in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on April 26, 2014.
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