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Veterans’ Foundation

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Veterans’ Foundation

@VeteransFdn

Raising funds to provide a better life for armed forces veterans in need. Awarded £25m to 500+ charities UK military charities to date.

United Kingdom

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Joined May 2016

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Mar 9
Simon Weston became Britain's most well-known veteran when he returned from the Falklands Conflict with life-changing injuries. Find out more about the day his ship - the Sir Galahad - was hit by an Argentine bomb, how his remarkable resilience captured the nation's heart, and
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Veterans’ Foundation
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Nov 8, 2025
Our condolences to the family and friends of Len Brereton, a WW2 veteran who passed earlier this week. Thank you for your service, Sir. 🕯️
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Nov 4, 2024
Lest we forget 🌺
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Dec 28, 2024
We are sorry to hear about the recent passing of Royal Marine Mark Fricker.🕯️ Mark sadly died after a three-year battle against bowel cancer. The local war hero, who completed operational tours of Afghanistan and Iraq, was just 45 when he passed away. May you rest in peace.❤️
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Veterans’ Foundation
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Oct 11, 2025
Visibly exhausted 23 year old RAF pilot Brian Lane, photographed here after nearly 30 hours of dogfighting during the Battle of Britain in 1940 🇬🇧 Lest we forget 🌺
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Sep 30, 2024
Happy 103rd birthday to RAF veteran Pauline Penrose!🎉🎂 Pauline worked for the RAF as a plotter during WW2. She was tasked with tracking enemy aircraft approaching the British coast so the RAF could be scrambled to attack them. Thank you for your service, Pauline.❤️
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Veterans’ Foundation
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Nov 8, 2024
🌟 We've been captivated by the stunning knitted tributes for remembrance that are popping up all around us! 🧶❤️ Each piece tells a story of love and honour weaving together community spirit. Why not send us an image of your beautiful artistry for remembrance 🌺
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May 21, 2025
Duncan McInnes, aged 105, the last known survivor of the Dunkirk evacuation, has passed away. 🕊️ A Royal Navy telegraphist aboard HMS Saladin, he braved enemy fire on seven rescue missions in 1940. His courage helped save hundreds. Lest we forget. ❤️ Source: Daily Mail
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Veterans’ Foundation
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Jun 4, 2024
Bernard Morgan, 100, is one of the veterans heading to Normandy ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. 🇬🇧 ❤️ Bernard was one of the youngest RAF Sergeants to land in Normandy on D-Day at just 20 years old. Thank you for your service, Sir. Lest we forget. 🌺
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Veterans’ Foundation
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Nov 9, 2024
Lest We Forget 🌺
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Veterans’ Foundation
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Nov 10, 2024
Respect to the Muslim, Hindu and Sikh pilots of WW2. We will remember them 🌺
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Veterans’ Foundation
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Oct 30, 2024
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Percy Chafer at 104 years old. 🕯️ A D-Day veteran, Percy was a gunner, landing on Sword Beach with the 7th Armoured Division of the British Army. Thank you for your service, Sir. Rest in Peace.❤️ Source: British Normandy Memorial
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Veterans’ Foundation
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Nov 8, 2025
Happy 100th Birthday to Wilf Collingwood! 🎉 A proud Hull veteran who served with the Royal Marines during WW2, Wilf’s bravery and spirit continue to inspire everyone who meets him. Thank you for your service, Wilf, and here’s to celebrating a remarkable century! 🥂🇬🇧 Source:
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Dec 24, 2024
Thank you for your service.❤️🇬🇧
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