‘A pint of Guinness saved my life’ – WWII soldier dodged a deadly Nazi rocket attack
A WWII soldier has recalled how ‘the toss of a coin and a pint of Guinness’ probably saved his life from a Nazi rocket attack, 80 years ago.…
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Soldier recalls cooking Christmas dinner for 200 men in South Korea
An Army veteran has remembered the difficulties he faced cooking Christmas dinner for hundreds of soldiers in a challenging environment, while serving in South Korea exactly 70 years ago.…
Care home recreates white wedding for grandmother
A care home in Solihull has hosted a white wedding after one of its residents was forced to miss her grandson’s nuptials.…
WWII veteran celebrates 103rd birthday with ‘Hollywood’ party
A WWII veteran has celebrated her 103rd birthday with a party in Solihull, ‘attended’ by some of Hollywood’s top stars.…
Care home celebrates Army veteran’s artwork with exhibition
Paintings and sketches by a former soldier have been displayed at a care home in High Wycombe.…
Royal Star & Garter achieves MoD Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
A veterans’ charity has been recognised by the government for its outstanding support for the Armed Forces community.…
Veterans mark Remembrance with Royal Star & Garter services
Remembrance has been marked by veterans at Royal Star & Garter’s three Homes.…
Care charities initiate merger to enhance services for veterans
Two charities that care for Armed Forces veterans and their families living with disability, neurological conditions or dementia, have agreed to work towards a merger.…