Teenagers Alayna Renton, great granddaughter of Staff Sergeant John Minto Clarke, and Amy, Rebecca and Sophie Porteous, the great granddaughters of Private James Gray, attended a re-dedication service for their relatives ahead of Remembrance Day: bit.ly/2NYSfuw

Dorothy Medd joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service in 1940 when she was 19. She shares her memories of her service: bit.ly/37noj30 #Remembrance2019 | #ThereButNotThere | #WW2 | #SecondWorldWar

Despite celebrating his 100th birthday, John Jenkins, a veteran of Gold Beach, is still doing his bit by educating visitors at Portsmouth's D-Day Museum: bit.ly/342YeE2 #Remembrance2019 | #ThereButNotThere | #WW2 | #SecondWorldWar

The first German bombs to fall on British soil exploded at Sullom in Shetland on 13th November 1939: bbc.in/34dhdvC #Remembrance2019 | #ThereButNotThere | #WW2 | #SecondWorldWar

While the literature of the First World War is well known, the Second World War also produced deeply poignant work that reflected the experience of those caught up in it: bit.ly/2s8eINf #ThereButNotThere | #SecondWorldWar | #WWII | #Remembrance2019

During the First World War, 'bantam' units for set up for those below the British Army's minimum height requirement. Captain Angus Forsyth kept a diary of his service: dailym.ai/2D8XD7Y #FirstWorldWar | #ThereButNotThere | #Remembrance2019

One of our main aims was to educate younger generations, so we love to see students taking such an active interest in our history: bit.ly/2QHJ83d #ThereButNotThere | #Remembrance2019 | #FirstWorldWar | #SecondWorldWar | #WWI | #WWII

During the #SecondWorldWar, entertainer and actor Bing Crosby entertained the troops who were serving their country. Today, letters he wrote to the families and thank you notes he received have been revealed: bit.ly/33gNili #ThereButNotThere | #WWII | #Remembrance2019

John Manners, a Second World War veteran who helped to liberate Norway, has been honoured by the Norwegian king and government for his role: bit.ly/33kvCoC #ThereButNotThere | #WWII | #SecondWorldWar | #Remembrance2019 | #Commemoration

The proud granddaughter of a Second World War veteran shares her grandfather's remarkable story: bit.ly/35AHzZ5 #ThereButNotThere | #WWII | #SecondWorldWar | #Remembrance2019 | #Commemoration

Don't forget that you can show your gratitude for a veteran's service by gifting them one of our 10" Tommies. Purchase one through our website and we will gift it to one of the veterans at @RBLI ow.ly/srgV50xjzLD #ThereButNotThere | #Remembrance2019 | #Commemoration

Willie Bessi Devis was playing when he found a dogtag belonging to Pte Dale William Ross, who was killed in action in #WWII. Thanks to Willie's discovery, Private Ross's remains were found and have now been laid to rest, 77 years after his death: bit.ly/2qHLnsA

We couldn’t think of a better home for our Tommy and hope that you will continue in your support. To read more visit: ow.ly/9NL750xpdAz

On 11th Dec 1941, Hitler declared war on America after the attack on Pearl Harbor. This was just one reason that December 1941 was a significant month for Britain in the Second World War: bit.ly/2m0RGoj #ThereButNotThere #WWII #Remembrance #Commemoration #SecondWorldWar

Alf Woodhead, from West Yorkshire, was 23 when he survived the sinking of the HMS Prince of Wales in the South China Sea in 1941. His uniform is now on display on a new aircraft carrier of the same name: bit.ly/2ruV0vi

A Pearl Harbor survivor shares his memories of that historic day: bit.ly/2LJSdFe

The RAF Museum and Chelsea FC have joined forces in a bid to launch the Hidden Heroes programme. Alfred Huberman is one of the veterans sharing his story: bit.ly/2RLcYEw

The Australian Red Cross sent Searchers into Egypt to find out what had happened to soldiers who were missing in action: ab.co/2LNmG5m

101 year old Victor Burgess recalls his experience fighting in the Battle of the River Plate: bit.ly/2Pk8HX0

Never forgotten. A Lancaster bomber crew, who were killed when shot down over Lincolnshire, are being remembered next year with a candlelit vigil and the local village would love relatives to attend: bit.ly/38CTQyf