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The former 'Veterans Agency' is now known as the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA) which has merged with the 'Armed Forces Personnel Administration Agency (AFPAA) and will provide for the first time, a range of 'through life' support functions direct to around 900,000 serving and ex-Service personnel. Follow the link provided above which will connect you to the new website providing a vast range of services and new information previously not available. |
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is responsible for marking and maintaining the graves of those members of the Commonwealth forces who died during the two world wars, for building and maintaining memorials to the dead whose graves are unknown and for providing records and registers of these burials and commemorations, totalling 1.7 million and found in most countries throughout the world. |
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The Imperial War Museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day. It seeks to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and 'war-time experience'. |
The National Archives is a new organisation incorporating the Public Record Office and the Historical Manuscripts Commission. A main source of family and historical research in the UK, our holdings include service records covering the period until 1920 and operational records for WWII. Find out more at http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk |
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Telegraph.co.uk is publishing daily articles from the archive 70 years ago chronicling the build-up to the Second World War, as well as 10 features by leading historian Andrew Roberts, illustrated with video. Readers can share their recollections at the end of each article. |
The BIG LOTTERY is providing funding for WWII veterans (with a spouse/carer) who saw active service, or war widows, to take part in commemorative visits (UK or overseas) to mark the anniversary of events that led to the end of the war. Applications can be made from now until 31 January 2011 (conditions apply). You can also ring the Helpline on 0845 00 00 121 |
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Bletchley Park Trust Station X Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery Royal Naval Museum & Historic Dockyard http:// |
North East War Memorials Project RJ Mitchell - A life in aviation - The Spitfire Defence Electronics History Society Atlantik Wall - A useful site examining Hitlers infamous Atlantic Wall Historic Military Vehicle Forum www.classicwarbirds.co.uk
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