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Montevideo, April 16th 2024 - 04:34 UTC

Tag: The National Memorial Arboretum (NMA)

  • Monday, April 3rd 2017 - 08:23 UTC

    Falklands' Veterans in a “very moving ceremony” at the Memorial Arboretum

    The service open to the public was to “pay tribute to all those involved in the conflict, and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country” (Pic PA)

    Hundreds of veterans and their families took part in a “very, very moving” ceremony on Sunday to mark the 35th anniversary of the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands. Jane Adams, secretary of the South Atlantic Medal Association 1982 (Sama 82) who organized the event, said “there was many a tear” as people of different ranks and ages gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

  • Friday, November 2nd 2012 - 05:57 UTC

    Type-21 Frigate Association present at Remembrance Sunday in UK and Falklands

    HMS Antelope lost during the Falklands’ war

    The Royal Navy Type 21 Association raised funds in support of activities to remember those that have lost their lives in war and peace whilst serving in the Armed Forces. The funds were raised at a successful reunion recently held in Devonport where the eight Type 21 ships were based.