Remembering Nancy – 1912-2011
We remember Nancy Wake, a past resident and one of the most highly decorated servicewomen of WWII, known by many as the White Mouse.…
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Remembering Arthur: 1921-2020
For over 100 years, our supporters’ generous gifts have helped us adapt to meet the changing needs of veterans. Arthur Ogden was a long-time supporter of Royal Star & Garter and legacy pledger who was…
Armed Forces Day: From D-Day 75 years ago to our Homes today – the courage is still clear to see
Activities & Volunteer Manager Charlie Wilson reflects on the courage displayed by troops taking part in the D-Day campaign, and how it lives on in The Royal Star & Garter Homes.…
Armistice Day 2018 remembered
On Remembrance Day 2018 a group of veterans from the Home in Surbiton, alongside relatives and staff, attended the Cenotaph Service and Parade at Whitehall.…
Celebrating One Hundred
Tuesday 11th October 2016 saw the celebration of Johnnie Steiner’s 100th birthday; the second such celebration in the Charity’s own centennial year.…
VJ Day Commemorations In London
Personnel from all three Services commemorated the 70th anniversary of VJ Day in London on Saturday 15 August. It was a historic occasion, which was attended by one of our residents, Bill Beaumont and…
When Marjorie Morter met Peter Steiner
Vicky Peirson is one of the fabulous volunteers in our Surbiton Home and Vicky’s mother and father recently moved into our Surbiton Home. We’d asked Vicky a little while ago if her parents would be ha…
Memories of D-Day
Today, we mark the 70th anniversary of the invasion of Europe and remember the sacrifices of those who fought and died for our freedom. The D-Day Landings were the assault phase of Operation Overlord…