Petition calls for pioneer Walter Tull to receive Military Cross and London statue
He made huge strides in British football and served his country at war, fighting in the Battle of the Somme.
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The Queen Poll results revealed: Should the Queen's bearer party get MBEs?
You let us know if you thought the Grenadier Guardsmen deserved to be honoured with a medal.
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The Queen 'They deserve a medal': Calls for Guardsmen who carried the Queen's coffin to get MBEs
Social media has been flooded with people saying the young men deserve a medal for their actions on the day.
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The Queen Amazing 1985 footage of the Queen's speech to British troops in Germany
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II spoke of the impact of the tank through the ages, and reassured families of soldiers stationed abroad.
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Army Grenadier Guards go back to 400-year-old roots on 150-mile march
The young guardsmen learned about their history during the march, covered as a platoon relay in two-and-a-half days.
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Army A history of the Parachute Regiment through the eyes of those who served
From the Second World War to Op Pitting, 'Paras In Action: Ready For Anything' takes a look at 80 years of paratroopers.
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Land vehicles Echoes of History: Meet the enthusiasts collecting military vehicles
The show was created 14 years ago by a husband and wife moved by the number of troops killed in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Army Why is a horse ridden up the steps at end of Sovereign's Parade?
There are different versions as to why the tradition at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst takes place.
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News Know your Parachute Regiment: The PARAs background and history explained
Formed at the height of the Second World War, the unit is comprised of Britain's best high-intensity warfighters.
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History Yorkshire Day: What is it and why do the British Armed Forces celebrate it?
Yorkshire Day coincides with Minden Day which is also celebrated on 1 August every year.
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Cyprus Army's Vikings hold 'Minden Day' celebrations in Cyprus
As an extra special touch this year, personnel received Platinum Jubilee Medals during the parade for their service.
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Feature The 10 deadliest battles in history
A look at some of most infamous campaigns in the history of war
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Feature The Second World War soldiers who fought Hitler's Nazi Germany while in drag
Dressed in petticoats and stockings, these men were described as 'wolves in sheep's clothing'
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Germany Former Army medics reunite at old Osnabruck base in Germany
The British garrison once made up nearly a tenth of the German city's population.
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History Sir Henry Wilson: The murder that impacted the history of Northern Ireland
A plaque was unveiled for the Army field marshal in the House of Commons, adding to memorials for other MPs who died violent deaths.
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Falklands Paratroopers retrace footsteps of predecessors on the Falklands
The Heathman family farm was home to the men of 2 and 3 Para, and other personnel who came to liberate them in 1982.