Ex-soldier awarded British Empire Medal for volunteer work with Blind Veterans UK
The veteran was honoured for his work supporting others facing sight loss.
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Veterans We need you: WW2 veterans urged to register for VE Day and VJ Day events
Events to commemorate the anniversaries will centre on the efforts of the Allied forces from the UK, the Commonwealth and beyond.
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D-Day Britain's oldest living man and veteran turns 110 with special message from the King
Donald Rose served in the Second World War and was one of the first men ashore on the Normandy beaches during D-Day.
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Army Trump's special envoy: The ex-Para who took part in the advance on Port Stanley
The former soldier, who served in Northern Ireland and the Falklands, was described as physically commanding and a natural leader.
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WWII How a pint of Guinness helped a WW2 soldier dodge a deadly Nazi rocket attack
Ken Pusey changed his plans at the last minute - and avoided being caught up in the most deadly V2 attack of the war.
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Veterans Let's make 2025 the year Armed Forces nuclear test veterans get justice, suggests Burnham
The Mayor of Greater Manchester insists the UK's test veterans should receive compensation like those from other countries have received.
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Veterans Veteran volunteers wanted for magic mushroom gambling addiction experiment
The Heroic Hearts Project wants to find out if the psychedelic substance found in the mushrooms could be an effective treatment.
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Afghanistan Exclusive: Veterans of war in Afghanistan fear their sacrifice will be forgotten
A UK Afghanistan Veterans Community survey of 1,500 former military personnel finds more should be done to commemorate their contribution.
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Veterans Veterans to get greater access to social housing as Govt axes five-year restriction
Veterans Minister Al Carns says the move shows the Government is delivering on its promise to ensure homes will be there for heroes.
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Royal Marines Fundraiser for Royal Marine who died in his wife's arms raises more than £95,000
Royal Marines Commando Nathan Summersgill-Smith died two days after getting married.
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Veterans Second World War veteran who saw action in Dunkirk and Arnhem dies aged 105
Ray Whitwell fought in France, Italy and Belgium with the Royal Army Service Corps.
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Forces Charities Warm welcome for record-setting amputee veteran following world's toughest trek
Former British Army captain Rich Potter battled through the hardest thing he's ever done to complete Bhutan's Full Snowman Trek.
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Nuclear First veteran eligible under new criteria presented with the Nuclear Test Medal
RAF veteran Pete Peters was presented with the medal by Minister for Veterans and People Al Carns.
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Veterans Hammer goes down on midget submarine helmsman's medals from WW2 Tirpitz raid
A Unique Conspicuous Gallantry Medal was among the group of four medals that Noonans auctioneers sold for £28,000.
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Veterans Homelessness support programmes for Armed Forces veterans given £3.5m boost
The extra funding builds on the Prime Minister's recent pledge to deliver 'homes for heroes', honouring the sacrifices made by personnel.
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RAF Cold War pilots back in formation at RAF base where they trained half a century ago
Five former RAF aircrew returned to the exact spot at the base where they posed for a photo in front of a Gloster Javelin 50 years ago.