Royal British Legion

noun

an organization founded in 1921 to provide services and assistance for former members of the armed forces

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The Royal British Legion, which confirmed the news on Tuesday, said it was "deeply saddened" to hear of his passing, adding that it will "miss him very much".

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Rates of hearing problems in veterans under 75 years old are around 3.5 times higher than in the general population, according to 2014 research from the Royal British Legion.

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Dr Bennett believes female veterans often avoid traditional spaces, such as local Royal British Legion clubs, because of people's misconceptions about the military.

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A spokesperson for the Royal British Legion says its clubs are open to everyone.

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In the afternoon, the Royal British Legion hosted a tea party with veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, England.

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