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Black History Month and the UK Armed Forces: Celebrating Heroes Past and Present

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 1 October 2015 - Categories: Personnel

...Forces were also heavily involved in the World Wars I and II. Soon after the declaration of World War I, soldiers from Nigeria, the Gold Coast, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Uganda,...

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RAF veteran receives medals - 75 years on from Battle of Britain

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 15 September 2015 - Categories: Breaking News
RAF veteran William Clark

...of war camps in Italy, Austria and Germany, during which time he was promoted from Sergeant Warrant Officer. He recalled the boosting food parcels, concert parties and escape plans as...

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Social media appeal helped trace relatives of WWII airman ahead of re-dedication service

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 12 August 2015 - Categories: Personnel

...now attending a service held in his memory. Sgt Williams, from Bridgend, was the radio operator on Wellington R1397 of 103 Squadron, which left RAF Elsham Wolds in Lincolnshire on...

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