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Names of 75 WW1 Australian Soldiers Killed At the Battle of Fromelles have been Confirmed
The names of 75 WW1 Australian soldiers killed at the Battle of Fromelles in 1916 have been confirmed. Sadly no British soldiers could be named at this stage and families in the UK who have been helping with the identification process have been notified. While...
British Armed Forces Show a Continued Upward Trend in Both Recruitment And Retention
Figures showing that the United Kingdom Armed Forces are currently at 98.7% of their full time Trained Strength requirement have been released today by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). This is up from 97.2% a year ago and shows a continued upward trend...
British Army Announces New Plans to Support Sick And Injured Soldiers
Soldiers who are sick or injured will be given enhanced support to help them successfully return to duties or transition into civilian life under new plans announced by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The Army Recovery Capability (ARC) will take soldiers...
Families Activity Breaks Scheme Launched to Give Bereaved Forces Families a Welcome Break
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester and Veterans minister Kevan Jones have launched the Families Activity Breaks (FAB) scheme at the Ministry of Defence, together with sponsors, families and activity break volunteers. The FAB scheme aims to send 100 bereaved...
Process Begins to Lay to Rest 250 Recently Discovered WWI British And Australian Soldiers
In a somber and fitting ceremony the process began on Saturday to lay to rest some 250 recently discovered WWI British and Australian soldiers, who fell in the 1916 battle of Fromelles. The first soldier was buried with military honors in the presence...
Improved Care for British Veterans And Severely Injured Service Personnel
British Armed forces personnel with the most serious injuries will have a customized health care plan before they leave the Services that will continue to be tailored to meet their individual needs for the rest of their life, Health Minister Mike O’Brien...
Ministry of Defence And the Ministry of Justice Complete Study of Armed Forces Veterans in Prison
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) have completed the most comprehensive study to date of Armed Forces veterans in prison. The study, carried out by the Defence Analytical Services and Advice (DASA) arm of the MOD, compared...
British Armed Forces Manning Figures Released
Figures showing that the UK Armed Forces are currently just under 98% of their full time trained strength requirement have been released today by the MOD. This is up from 96.8% a year ago and shows a continued upward trend in both recruitment and retention. The...
