On 14 June Royal British Legion is marking the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War with a commemorative event at National Memorial Arboretum, remembering the service & sacrifice of our Armed Forces, their families, & the civilian communities who contributed.30,000 sailors, marines, soldiers, airmen and merchant mariners took part in the Falklands War along with many civilians who supported the war effort.
The RBL is inviting veterans, civilians and members of bereaved families to attend the service at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, which will include a live link to the Falklands.
The RBL is encouraging individuals and groups that would like to attend the event at the National Memorial Arboretum on 14th June to register their interest via their Regimental Association. You can find full details on the RBL website at: rbl.org.uk/falklands40. Registration closes on Friday 29 April.
The RBL’s commemorations will honour and remember this great collective contribution as well as the sacrifice of the 255 British personnel who sadly lost their lives.
Richard Fuller MP said:
I pay tribute to all veterans and their families who served in the Falklands War and I am glad that the Royal British Legion is planning a series of events across the UK in this 40th anniversary year, including a special service at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on 14 June.
