Royal British Legion
@PoppyLegion
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We provide lifelong support to the Armed Forces community. We also lead the nation in Remembrance and run the #PoppyAppeal. Tweets monitored Mon-Fri, 9am–5pm.
Joined September 2009
To mark VE Day 80, we’re proud to share a preview of our new film 'I’ll Remember', featuring real Second World War stories collected by children across the UK. One comes from Marie, who travelled to London to celebrate VE Day. Find more here:
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of D-Day veteran Don Sheppard. After serving in North Africa and Sicily in WW2, Don landed on Juno Beach on 6 June 1944 and spent three months as a despatch rider and driver in Normandy.
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old,.Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,.We will remember them. #TwoMinuteSilence #LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay
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It is with deepest sorrow that the Royal British Legion marks the death of our Sovereign and Patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen has served as Patron of the Royal British Legion since 6 February 1952. 1/3
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🎂 Happy 100th Birthday to Pippa Latour MBE, the last surviving female Special Operations Executive agent of the 40 who were sent into France to organise resistance for the Normandy Landings. Thank you for all that you have done and have a wonderful day from all of us at the RBL.
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We will remember them. Silence falls at the British Normandy Memorial in remembrance of all those who served and sacrificed on D-Day. #DDay80
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. #TwoMinuteSilence #Armisticeday
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We are incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Dame Vera Lynn, an unforgettable British icon, symbol of hope to the Armed Forces Community past and present, and much loved longstanding Legion supporter. Our thoughts are with her loved ones.
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. #ArmisticeDay #Remembrance
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.
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Today as we celebrate 100 years of supporting our Armed Forces community, we are honoured to have received this special message from HRH The Prince of Wales @ClarenceHouse. 🎂 #RBL100
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old,.Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,.We will remember them. #TwoMinuteSilence #LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their family have shown their support for our #PoppyAppeal this year by baking these delicious poppy cakes which were delivered to our care home in Norfolk. @KensingtonRoyal
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Join us tomorrow at 11am, on Armistice Day, as we come together as a nation for the #TwoMinuteSilence and ensure the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community will never be forgotten.
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Happy Birthday to Her Majesty The Queen 🎂. As our patron, we are immensely thankful for The Queen's unwavering dedication to the Armed Forces. Today we join the entire Armed Forces community in wishing The Queen a very happy birthday, from all of us at RBL @RoyalFamily
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At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. #TwoMinuteSilence #RemembranceSunday
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We're saddened to learn of the passing of John 'Paddy' Hemingway DFC, the last surviving fighter pilot of the #BattleOfBritain. His legacy serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the WW2 generation. Our thoughts today are with his loved ones 💙. [Photo: UK MOD]
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At the going down of the sun, and in the morning. We will remember them. #TwoMinuteSilence #RemembranceSunday
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At 11am we'll pause for #TwoMinuteSilence to Remember not just of the heroes of distant wars, but also those who fell in recent conflicts.
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#OnThisDay in 1945 Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared 8th May as Victory in Europe Day. Later today we will mark the 80th anniversary of #VEDay at the @Nat_Mem_Arb. Follow us throughout the day as we pay tribute to the Second World War generation.
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His Majesty The King arrives at the @RoyalAlbertHall with Her Majesty The Queen Consort and other members of the @RoyalFamily. #FestivalOfRemembrance
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Today we take time to remember and recognise all who served and sacrificed in the Far East, ultimately bringing the end to the Second World War. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. #VJDay75
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Our thoughts are with the Royal Family today on the first anniversary of the death of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen had served as our Patron since 6 February 1952, and we remember her faithful service and her commitment to the Armed Forces.
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2020 marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, when the @RoyalAirForce and @RoyalNavy defended the UK against attacks from Germany's Air Force in #WW2. 80 years on we are remembering the contribution of all.British, Commonwealth and Allied Forces #BattleOfBritain80
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On behalf of all at the RBL we join the nation in sending HRH The Princess of Wales our support and wish her a swift recovery to good health. Our thoughts are with Catherine and her family at this difficult time, and we encourage all to provide them with the privacy they deserve.
A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales
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We are extremely proud and honoured to announce that His Majesty King Charles III has been confirmed as our next patron. RBL has held Royal patronage since it was founded in 1921 and The King will be the fourth monarch to serve as our patron. 1/2
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After 100 years in circulation as the symbol of #Remembrance, the meaning behind the poppy can get a little lost in translation. So let's do some de-mystifying! . Help spread the word by RT-ing these myth-busters, so we can continue the legacy of Remembrance together.
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If you can't take part in Remembrance services and events today, you can still honour the service and sacrifice of all who have served in our Armed Forces. Join the nation in Remembrance and observe the Two Minute Silence from your doorstep at 11am ➡️
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Today 9,800 people from around 300 different Armed Forces and civilian associations will line up on Horse Guards Parade for the Royal British Legion organised march past the Cenotaph.
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Please join us in congratulating @RoyalAirForce veteran George ‘Ed’ Kelly, age 101, who was awarded an MBE at Windsor Castle yesterday, for his remarkable service to the Royal British Legion and RAF veterans. (1/2)
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Today we mark 80 years since the D-Day landings, remembering the service and sacrifice of all those involved in turning the tide in the Second World War. 1/3
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At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. #TwoMinuteSilence #RemembranceSunday
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Today we join the rest of the nation in saying goodbye to the much loved @captaintommoore. He epitomised the spirit of our wartime generation and inspired millions, bringing us together in the most challenging of times. Leave your tribute for him here ➡️
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We're excited to announce our new annual events ‘Together at Christmas’ providing support to the Armed Forces. This week 4 generations of @RoyalFamily prepared Christmas puddings to be shared at our get togethers in 2020. 📷 Chris Jackson / Getty Images
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@Otto_English We're aware Nigel Farage visited Poppy Appeal collectors in London last week in his broadcaster role for GB News to film a news report. This visit was not on behalf of or organised by RBL. The RBL is strictly non-partisan & believes the Poppy Appeal is a time for Remembrance.
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#OnThisDay in June 1982, the Falklands War ended. Lasting 74 days, it was one of the largest major conflicts since #WW2. 42 years on, we remember the 255 British personnel who lost their lives, and all those impacted by the conflict.
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@RoyalAlbertHall @BBCOne @RoyalFamily @KensingtonRoyal @LouiseDearman @huwbbc @RFAMountsBay @RoyalNavy @RoyalMarines @colin_thackery @RHChelsea @DanielMays9 @celspellman @RoyalAirForce @JamesBlunt @leonalewis @BritishArmy @careersatsea @leemeadofficial Poppies fall silently at the #FestivalofRemembrance as everyone in @RoyalAlbertHall observes the #TwoMinuteSilence
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Ron, who was captured by during WW2 and kept prisoner in Auschwitz, has turned 100. Join us in wishing him happy birthday!
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Today we join the entire Armed Forces community in wishing His Majesty The King a very happy birthday. As our patron and Head of the Armed Forces, we are immensely thankful for The King's faithful service and unwavering dedication to the Armed Forces. @RoyalFamily
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In our centenary year the fantastic @RoyalMarines drummers get the #FestivalOfRemembrance underway.
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It’s that time again - join us this Saturday 11 November for the Royal British Legion #FestivalofRemembrance. The festival pays tribute to our Armed Forces community, and all those who have put everything on the line and made great sacrifices for our freedom. (1/3)
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We'll be live tweeting from tonight's #FestivalofRemembrance at @RoyalAlbertHall from 9pm. If you'd like some company whilst you watch on @BBCone, just follow the hashtag.
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#OnThisDay in 1982, The #Falklands War came to an end with a British victory. We are thanking everyone who served for their country, and remembering all those who gave their lives in its defence.
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The Royal British Legion is profoundly saddened to learn of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. We are immensely thankful for his lifetime of faithful service, and we mourn his passing deeply. Please read our tribute in full here -
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. #TwoMinuteSilence #LestWeForget
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We'd like to reassure you that this is categorically untrue. We are proud to offer the poppy in every community in the UK — we always have been and always will be. Do let us know if you have any questions or concerns or if there’s anything else we can help with.
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We really are so grateful for all your support, Ross ❤️.
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Following the Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph, HRH The Princess Royal takes the salute at the March Past @RoyalFamily #RemembranceSunday
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At 11am today we'll pause and stand together for the #TwoMinuteSilence to Remember the fallen #ArmisticeDay
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It’s an absolutely beautiful morning at @horseguardsLDN. Veterans are gathering ahead of the March #RemembranceDay #RemembranceSunday
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Let the memory of those who fought & sacrificed in our Armed Forces live on through generations. #RemembranceSunday
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🎂 We would like to wish a Happy Birthday to our patron, Her Majesty the Queen, from all of us at the Royal British Legion. @RoyalFamily
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Over the last two weeks we’ve been supported by 40,000 volunteers, helping us hand out poppies from 150,000 poppy boxes we have in circulation across the UK #PoppyAppeal
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We'd like to reassure you that this is categorically untrue. We are proud to offer the poppy in every community in the UK — we always have been and always will be. Do let us know if you have any questions or concerns or if there’s anything else we can help with.
The Royal British Legion is not selling poppies in "certain areas" this year because it might upset those communities. Little by little our rights, our history, our culture, our freedoms & our country is being destroyed to appease recently arrived minorities. Pressure cooker.
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In December 2019 Her late Majesty The Queen helped launch our annual Together at Christmas initiative to raise awareness of our support at this time of year. 1/4
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Remember all those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. For them we put our #LightsOut. http://t.co/Vs4KED6rG9
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@mightymikeNo1 Hi Mike, we'd like to reassure you that this is categorically untrue. We are proud to offer the poppy in every community in the UK — we always have been and always will be. Do let us know if you have any questions or concerns or if there’s anything else we can help with.
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Tune in to @BBCOne at 9pm for the Royal British Legion #FestivalOfRemembrance as we come together to commemorate our Armed Forces and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our way of life. Who will you be thinking of as you watch this evening? 1/2
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We'll be live tweeting from tonight's #FestivalofRemembrance at @RoyalAlbertHall while you watch on @BBCone from 8.30pm. If you want some company while you watch, simply follow the hashtag. 😀
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. #TwoMinuteSilence #LestWeForget
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Today is the launch of the #PoppyAppeal and our work is more vital than ever. #Covid19 means this year's Appeal will look different but there are still lots of ways you can get involved from home. Find out more and support the Poppy Appeal today. ➡️
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Happy Birthday to our patron, Her Majesty the Queen, from all of us at the Royal British Legion. 🎂 🎈 @RoyalFamily
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At 8pm this evening we will be observing the one minute silence to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, ahead of her state funeral on Monday 19 September. (1/3)
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Please join us in wishing D-Day veteran John Roberts a very happy 100th birthday 🎉. On D-Day John was a Sub-Lieutenant on HMS Serapis - a minesweeper warship that defended Normandy against enemy ships and aircraft for over two weeks.
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We’re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of @captaintommoore. He epitomised the spirit of our wartime generation and was an inspiration to millions, bringing us all together in the most challenging of times. Read our tribute 👉
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. #TwoMinuteSilence #ArmisticeDay
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We are proud to be leading today's March at the #Cenotaph. Watch the March and #RemembranceSunday ceremony live @BBC from 10:00 including a #TwoMinuteSilence as we mark 100 year since the end of #WW1
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The Royal British Legion’s 2023 #PoppyAppeal launches today with our new plastic-free poppy ♻️. Made entirely from paper, the plastic-free poppy is available alongside stock of the existing poppy to reduce waste. 1/2
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We know events in Afghanistan may be distressing and difficult for those who served there. You’re not alone. We’re here for you, your family and all those you served with. If you, or someone you know is struggling please call 0808 802 8080 or visit
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"Let's take just two minutes .To pause.And remember them". At 11am on 11 November, we will take the time to pause, and pay our respects to our Armed Forces community, past and present. Will you join us? #TwoMinuteSilence
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Despite the lockdowns you can still honour the service and sacrifice of all who have served in our Armed Forces. Join the nation in Remembrance and observe the #TwoMinuteSilence from your doorstep at 11am ➡️
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Members of the @RoyalFamily paying their respects to our Armed Forces at the Cenotaph. #RemembranceSunday
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Queen Elizabeth II had a long and close relationship with the Armed Forces, both in the United Kingdom and in the Commonwealth. (1/6)
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This Holocaust Memorial Day marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. We remember those persecuted for who they were and stand united against prejudice and hatred. Join the nation and #LightTheDarkness by placing a candle safely in your window at 8pm tonight.
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The poppies fall silently on to the heads of those who are serving as HM The Queen observes #FestivalOfRemembrance
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Until 30 Nov, you can recycle Poppies at @Sainsburys! Returned Poppies are sorted at our warehouse and are then dismantled – the button & stem are used for next year, whilst the paper petal and leaf forms are recycled. Help save the 🌍 & ♻ today!
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We’re at the #DDay75 National Commemorative Event this morning! Preparations are well under way for the arrival of 300 veterans who will watch the show alongside HM The Queen @RoyalFamily
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Today at The Cenotaph members of the @RoyalFamily led the nation's #RemembranceSunday commemorations. The nationally observed #TwoMinuteSilence and the laying of wreaths at the Cenotaph commemorates Servicemen and women killed in all conflicts since the First World War
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To mark Remembrance and RBL’s centenary, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge met 10-year-old Cub Scout Emily and 98-year-old veteran Colonel Blum to discuss the vital importance of Remembrance across generations #RBL100 #Remembrance @KensingtonRoyal @Scouts
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We are grateful both @England and @DFB_Team have decided to wear the poppy in tonight's match as a symbol of respect to the human cost of conflict @FA #RethinkRemembrance
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Today, WW2 veterans Bernard Morgan, Jack Mortimer, Joe Mines and Jim Miller attended HRH The Princess of Wales’s 'Together at Christmas' Carol Service, at Westminster Abbey, on behalf of RBL. Watch on @ITV and ITVX at 7.30pm this Christmas Eve with @KensingtonRoyal.
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Thank you to everyone who supported the Royal British Legion #PoppyAppeal this year ❤️. Your donations help us continue our vital work supporting to the Armed Forces community throughout their lives, whenever they need us.
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Mute your phone, close your laptop, switch off the telly and pause. Join us at 11am on 11/11 #TwoMinuteSilence
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Don’t forget to tune in to @BBCOne at 9pm tonight for the #FestivalOfRemembrance at the @RoyalAlbertHall. Who will you be thinking of as you watch this evening? @BBCS_Events
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It’s tradition for RBL to present the Prime Minister with a poppy, and today, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met some of our collectors @10DowningStreet and made his donation to this year's Poppy Appeal. #PoppyAppeal
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At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them #FestivalofRemembrance.
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Tune in to @BBCOne at 9pm for the Royal British Legion #FestivalOfRemembrance as we come together to commemorate our Armed Forces and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our way of life. Who will you be thinking of as you watch this evening? 1/2
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Today marks 78 years since the Second World War ended in Europe. As we commemorate VE Day, join us in remembering the millions of men and women from nations across the globe, who contributed to the war effort and made great sacrifices in the fight for freedom.
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1/6 Doug Baldwin was just 19 when he landed in Normandy with the King’s Own Scottish Borderers shortly after D-Day in 1944.
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The muster is started by the @RoyalNavy, the senior service at #FestivalOfRemembrance. They are followed by @BritishArmy, @RoyalAirForce, @careersatsea and RBL Civilian Services.
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In June 1944 Alan served at the Battle of Normandy, and this year he is one of 23 veterans the RBL are taking back to France to mark #DDay80. Ahead of the trip, he shared some of his memories with his daughter Rosemary ⬇️
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