One of last surviving Royal Marines to fight on D-Day dies
Frederick Fitch served in the D-Day landings in Normandy and went on to raise more than £20,000 for the RM Association.
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King Charles King presents medals to Kenyan ex-soldier – one of oldest WWII veterans
Charles handed the five medals to former corporal Samweli Mburia, who is believed to be 117, during a poignant ceremony.
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Remembrance Free nationwide rail travel for veterans and serving personnel attending services of remembrance
Train companies stand with veterans to provide free rail travel across the country as the nation pauses in remembrance.
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Remembrance Barriers put in place around Cenotaph ahead of Remembrance
There had been fears the 103-year-old monument could be damaged before the annual November remembrance.
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Remembrance Five things you need to know about the new plastic-free poppy
The latest iteration of the Royal British Legion's remembrance symbol is plastic-free and recyclable.
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Feature The remarkable life of the British Army's oldest surviving female veteran
Ena was determined not to limit her dreams because of her gender
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Veterans Doctors said I was dead: Afghanistan veteran tells new podcast how he cheated death
Derek Derenalagi tells his remarkable story in the gripping Near Death podcast.
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Russia Shocked, starved, stabbed and tortured, 'I was lucky to get through Russian captivity alive'
Shaun Pinner told the Sitrep Podcast about his experience as a Russian prisoner of war.
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Veterans New project launched to tackle loneliness for more than 25,000 veterans in UK care homes
The VFF will provide help with their practical, emotional and social needs.
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Remembrance Giant poppy display created on pyramids overlooking motorway
Poppy Scotland has created its incredible annual display next to the M8 in West Lothian.
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Veterans Normandy veterans encouraged to register for D-Day 80 commemorations as plans unveiled
Veterans of the Normandy campaign will be at the heart of the official events.
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Royal Marines Former Royal Marine preparing for record-breaking unsupported crossing of Antarctica
Sam Cox will take on the challenge next month, attempting to ski unsupported across 2,000km of Antarctica.
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Veterans Thousands of motorcyclists honour fallen with National Memorial Arboretum pilgrimage
Ride to the Wall is an annual event that pays tribute to fallen servicemen and women named on the Armed Forces Memorial.
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Navy Silent Service celebrates success at the Submarine Oscars
The submarine service may be known as the Silent Service, but the achievements of the winners were worth shouting about.
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Veterans Nuclear Test Veterans Medal: All the gen and how to apply
Veterans and civilians can now claim a commemorative Nuclear Test Medal for their military service.
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Veterans 'Pride is the only feeling': First nuclear test veterans to receive medals wear them in public for first time
The medal's design features an atom surrounded by olive branches and with the words 'Nuclear Test Medal' underneath.