#OnThisDay day in 1882, A. A. Milne was born 📚🐻 A WWI British Army 🇬🇧 officer and WWII Home Guard captain, he later created Winnie-the-Pooh, now celebrating its 100th anniversary. A legacy of service, kindness, and imagination. #WinnieThePooh100 #WWI #Veteran 🇬🇧

Before he became a tv icon, Tom Baker served in the Royal Army Medical Corps, British Army 🇬🇧 training as a medical orderly. He later went on to become one of Britain’s most recognisable actors, best known as the 4th Doctor Who. Thank you for your service. 🇬🇧 Happy birthday!

Born #OTD 1917 was, Bruce Shand MC British Army 🇬🇧 officer. He served with the 12th Royal Lancers, fought in France, Dunkirk & North Africa, he was, was wounded, captured, and later escaped captivity. He is the Father of Queen Camilla🇬🇧 The Royal Family The Veterans Charity

Bravo Aldershot! The 10th of March is the official launch date of Ribbon of Poppies 2026 #VeteransMonth #RibbonOfPoppies #AldershotGarrison #BattleOfNeuveChappelle

Born #OTD 1917, we remember Soldier Airey Neave. A British Army 🇬🇧 officer in WWII, the first Brit to escape Colditz, he later helped other Allied POWs to freedom with MI9. His life of service ended with his murder at Westminster in 1979. #LestWeForget #Veterans #WWII

On this day in 1965, Sir Winston Churchill died. A soldier before he was a statesman, he served across the Empire before leading Britain as PM through its darkest hours. A veteran, a leader, a voice of defiance. We remember. #OTD #OnThisDay #WinstonChurchill #Veteran

On his birthday, we remember veteran Michael Bentine 🎂 Comedian, writer, and WWII RAF & MI9 veteran, a man who served his country in secret before making a nation laugh. From wartime courage to timeless comedy, his legacy lives on ✈️ #MichaelBentine #LestWeForget #RAF #MI9

Born #OTD Brisn Rix who in WWII served Britain underground, not on the battlefield. He was a Bevin Boy. Their vital work in the coal mines powered the war effort and kept the nation moving. Today, we remember him & his service underground, on stage and in the Lords. ⛏️🕊️

For veterans in the South West, another initiative by The The Veterans Charity first launched at RNAS Culdrose and followed by RAF St Mawgan the Big Breakfast is now heading to Barnstaple! #Devon #Veterans

🇺🇸 Happy birthday to Victor Mature (1913–1999) a classic Hollywood star and WWII US Coast Guard veteran U.S. Coast Guard Best remembered for 🎥 Samson & Delilah, My Darling Clementine, The Robe & Kiss of Death 🎬. We are honouring both his service & his screen legacy. 🕊️ #Veteran

Today we remember Alistair MacLean (1922–1987) — a WWII Royal Navy veteran and bestselling author of classic adventure thrillers. His service and experiences helped shape unforgettable stories like The Guns of Navarone, Ice Station Zebra and Where Eagles Dare. RIP ⚓📚🕯️

Today we remember Mary Ellis born #OTD 1917 — an inspiring Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) pilot in WWII. She flew an astonishing range of aircraft, delivering everything from trainers to fighters and bombers, including the Spitfire, Hurricane, Mosquito & Lancaster. ✈️🇬🇧🕊️

Today we remember Sir Ken Adam (1921–2016), born #OTD a WWII Royal Air Force Typhoon pilot & legendary filmmaker. From defending Britain in the air to shaping cinema through iconic films like Dr No, Goldfinger & Dr Strangelove, his legacy spans courage & creativity. ✈️🎬

Born #OTD 1915 we remember Patrick Leigh Fermor a British Army 🇬🇧 officer & hero of the Cretan Resistance in WWII. He helped lead the daring 1944 kidnapping of General Kreipe & later became one of Britain’s finest travel writers A life of courage and culture 🇬🇧 #SOE #WWII

Born #OnThisDay in 1898 Major “Bill” Tilman CBE, DSO, MC & Bar. Somme veteran. Twice awarded the Military Cross. Everest expedition leader. First ascent of Nanda Devi. WWII special operations officer. Arctic & Antarctic sailor. Disappeared at sea aged 79 — still adventuring.

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Today, we remember Sir Ernest Shackleton on his birthday 🧭 A veteran of Antarctic exploration, the Royal Navy & British Army 🇬🇧 whose leadership, resilience and commitment to his crew remain a powerful example of service under pressure. #ErnestShackleton #Veteran #WWI 🇬🇧

Rest in peace PFC Robert Duvall U.S. Army, seen here in one of his most famous roles as Lt Col Kilgore in the 1979 film Apocalypse Now. Robert Duvall starred in many films starting with; To kill a mockingbird Godfather Deep Impact and many more. #TYFYS #Veteran #Hollywood