The Royal British Legion is recognised as the national custodian of Remembrance and this year we are remembering military and civilian service.

Service, the act of defending and protecting the nation’s democratic freedoms and way of life, is rarely without cost to those who serve. Physical, mental or emotional injury or trauma; the absence of time with loved ones; or the pressures that come from serving, highlight why the Remembrance of service is so important.

This year, 2024, we are exploring Service through a number of anniversaries and events:

18 May 24 - 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Monte Cassino https://storage.rblcdn.co.uk/sitefinity/docs/default-source/membership-documents/remembrance-in-2024.pdf?sfvrsn=a29ccacb_0

6 Jun 24 - 80th Anniversary of D-Day and the start of the Battle of Normandy https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/remembrance/remembrance-events/d-day

11 Jun 24 - 25th Anniversary of the end of the Kosovo War

22 Jun 24 - 80th Anniversary of the end of the Battle of Kohima

18 Jul 24- 80th Anniversary of the end of the Battle of Imphal

27 Jul 24 - 71st Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice

15 Aug 24 - VJ Day

25 Sep 24 - 80th Anniversary of the end of the Battle of Operation Market Garden

26 Oct 24 - 10th Anniversary since UK forces ended combat operations in Helmand, Afghanistan

8 Nov 24 - 80th Anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Scheldt

View our News & Events page for details of local Remembrance events.