Old Basing RBL

Old Basing Royal British Legion Branch, Women's Section and Social Club.

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Don't forget about this event tomorrow, all welcome!

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[Commonwealth War Graves @CWGC]

🕯️ 1 July 1916

Today marks 109 years since the Battle of the Somme began.
The first day of the Battle of the Somme is regarded as the worst in British military history, as the British Army suffered over 57,000 casualties, of whom the Commission commemorates over 18,500 who were killed.

Many of those going into battle for the first time on 1 July belonged to the so called “Pals battalions” of the British Army. Groups of volunteers, many from the same communities, workplaces, clubs, or organisations who enlisted together at the beginning of the war, served together and often all too tragically died together, leaving whole communities back home grieving for their lost loved ones.

Close to 150,000 Commonwealth casualties are buried in close to 350 sites on the Somme. They range from large cemeteries with thousands of casualties through to small cemeteries and individual graves in village churchyards and burial grounds.

Discover some of their stories on For Evermore.

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Today marks 85 years since the end of the Dunkirk evacuation.

Over 338,000 Allied troops were rescued by sea in the largest military evacuation in history.

We remember the service and sacrifice of the Second World War generation who secured the freedoms we enjoy today.

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Our Branch Chairman attending this service today

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This week veterans, serving military personnel, members of the @RoyalFamily and Heads of State will gather to mark #DDay80.

Join us as we pay tribute to all who served and remember the more than 22,000 British and Commonwealth personnel who lost their lives.

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What an incredible send off as we embark to Normandy to mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and remember the contribution of all who fought

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1/5 The Royal British Legion is deeply saddened to announce the death of our National President, Sir Clive Johnstone. Sir Clive died on Sunday 12th May, shortly after the end of the RBL’s Annual Conference that had been taking place in Newport, Wales.

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Tomorrow, join us at Horse Guards Parade as we remember the service and sacrifice of all those affected by the Korean War. There will also be an exhibition, open to the public from 9am to 5pm, featuring showcases from @RokEmbDC , @DefenceHQ, @signalsmuseum and @REME_MUSEUM.

[National Memorial Arboretum @Nat_Mem_Arb]

Early this morning at the Arboretum, a lone piper’s lament marked 70 years since the end of the Korean War on 27 July 1953. Wreaths were laid to remember those who sacrificed their lives in the conflict and to honour all who served. #Korea70 1/3

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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.