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The memorial will host a major commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings in June 2024.
The MOD will support major events to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day in June 2024.
The 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, centred around the date of invasion, 6 June, known as “D-Day”. A series of major commemorations are planned to mark this historic occasion, with [events](/government/admin/publications/321093) planned in both the United...
The grave of Wolverhampton soldier, Trooper (Tpr) Robert John Cheshire, aged 20, who served with 23rd Hussars, part of The Royal Armoured Corps, has been identified in Normandy nearly 80 years after he went missing.
Veterans of the Normandy campaign are invited to register if they would like to attend D-Day 80.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today launched the commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day by lighting a torch that will tour the UK before travelling to France.
Includes updated details on accreditation and funding for D-Day 70 commemorations in France on 6 June 2014 for veterans, family members and those accompanying them.
Portsmouth will host a major national commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, in June 2024.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, on 6 June 1944, also known as D-Day. A series of major commemorations is planned to mark this historic occasion, with events planned in the UK and at various locations...
Nearly 80 years after their deaths, Trooper (Tpr) David Louis Morris, Corporal (Cpl) Allan Edwin Griffiths and Lance Corporal (LCpl) Neville Charles Skilton, who all served with 4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), part of The Royal Armoured Corps, have...
Application form for the award of the Legion D’Honneur available to all surviving veterans.
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
Bayeux War Cemetery will host veterans of the Normandy campaign during commemorations of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
A guide to the UK Ministry of Defence timeline for the 75 Anniversary of D-Day.
A series of booklets remembering the bravery of our armed forces during the World War 2, 1939 to 1945.
Two young World War 2 tank crewmen who were reported missing in Normandy in 1944 have finally been laid to rest.
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