Lincolnshire veteran to mark 15th anniversary of the end of the Iraq War

Former senior NI police officer recalls Iraq role two decades on

Stephen White emphasised the importance of remembrance ahead of events to mark the end of Operation Telic. A former senior Northern Ireland police officer has reflected on his role helping to put bobbies back on the beat in Iraq ahead of events to mark the end of Operation Telic. Stephen White served in the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) before continuing to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) in 2001, rising to the rank of assistant …

Lincolnshire veteran to mark 15th anniversary of the end of the Iraq War

On Friday 22nd May The Royal British Legion (RBL) will host Remembering Iraq: 15 Years On at the National Memorial Arboretum, to mark 15 years since the end of Operation TELIC.

Veterans Commissioner recalls his own posting to Iraq ahead of event to mark 15 years since the end of the war

The Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner has recalled his own experiences of Iraq on the eve of the 15th anniversary of the end of Operation Telic.

‘It could have been me’ says ex-soldier honouring fallen comrades on 15th anniversary of Iraq war

Stephen Guard explains why it is so “important” for him to attend Iraq15 organised by the Royal British Legion to honour those who served during the conflict. A former soldier says he will be attending the Royal British Legion’s Iraq15 Former Fusilier Stephen Guard, 44, from Rugby ,told The Mirror: “It could have been me. I was right next to him in that line. We were all standing there when they asked for two volunteers. “The two new guys, they …

Rugby veteran to mark 15th anniversary of the end of the Iraq War

On Friday 22nd May The Royal British Legion (RBL) will host Remembering Iraq: 15 Years On at the National Memorial Arboretum, to mark 15 years since the end of Operation TELIC.

Frome event marks 15 years since Iraq withdrawal

A moment of silence will take place at Frome War Memorial to mark 15 years since British personnel left Iraq. The commemoration will be held at 10.55am on Friday 22nd May. “All veterans, friends and family would be welcome to attend this event which will be marked by silence,” said Jane Norris from the Frome and District Royal British Legion (RBL). “The bugle will say all that needs to be said, namely the Last Post and Reveille.” A total of 179 …