100-year-old WWII veteran, Eric Taylor BEM, has passed away
The Taxi Charity was saddened to hear that WWII veteran Eric Alexander Taylor BEM from Helston in Cornwall passed away on 21 February...
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News & Updates
- Feb 22, 2021
100-year-old WWII veteran John Sleep has passed away
The Taxi Charity was saddened to hear that WWII veteran, Ernest John Sleep, died at his home on 18 February 2021 Born in 1921, Ernest...
- Jan 19, 2021
WWII veteran Fred Faulkner dies, aged 99
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans was saddened to hear of the death of WWII veteran Fred Faulkner, on Sunday 10 January 2021. Fred...
- Jan 15, 2021
WWII veteran Albert Holmshaw dies, aged 96
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans was saddened to hear of the death of WWII veteran Albert (Bert) Holmshaw on Monday 11 January...
- Dec 8, 2020
Tribute to 101-year-old veteran, Hector Duff
Hector Hugh McDonald Duff OBE, BEM, MM, TH, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, WWII veteran and retired police sergeant,...
- Dec 4, 2020
Taxi Charity bids WWII veteran Fred Glover a final farewell
On 2 December, veterans, cabbies and volunteers from the Taxi Charity joined family and friends for the cremation of WWII veteran, Fred...
- Nov 11, 2020
WWII hero Fred Glover dies, aged 94
WWII veteran, Frederick “Fred” Glover (94) from Brighton, died on 31 October 2020 having spent his last few days in hospital where the...
- Oct 3, 2020
In memory of Christine Wren who passed away on 29 September 2020
The Taxi Charity would like to bid a sad farewell to Christine Wren, a loving mother and grandmother who gave unconditional love....
- Sep 9, 2020
One of the last of the amazing Arnhem fliers dies at the age of 98, The Northern Echo
One of the last of the Arnhem veterans has died in Richmond at the age of 98. Paratrooper John Jeffries not only had an amazing war story...
- Jul 22, 2020
Taxi Charity gathers to say farewell to 100-year-old veteran, George Parsons
Representatives from the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans joined family and friends on Friday 17 July 2020 to pay their respects at the...
- Jul 5, 2020
Memories of the Taxi Charity patron, Dame Vera Lynn, TAXI
Dame Vera Lynn died on 18 June 2020, aged 103, she was patron of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans for over 50 years. Dame Vera Lynn...
- Jun 26, 2020
Memories of Dame Vera Lynn, Taxi Charity patron
As chairman of this wonderful charity, I was so sorry to hear the sad news of Dame Vera Lynn’s passing. My involvement with the Taxi...
- Jun 24, 2020
Taxi Charity says goodbye to WWII veteran Frank Pendergast with a guard of honour at his funeral
On Friday 19 June, the Taxi Charity said goodbye to one of its much-loved WWII veterans, Frank Pendergast Frank Pendergast, 94, 7th...
- Apr 22, 2020
War hero who stormed Normandy beaches among latest victims, Evening Standard
A D-Day veteran, a paramedic who worked pitchside at Crystal Palace and a media executive have been named among the latest Londoners to...
- Apr 22, 2020
Clayhall D-Day veteran Len Brace dies of coronavirus, Ilford Recorder
One of the last surviving Second World War veterans from east London has died of coronavirus at the age of 95. Len Brace, veteran British...
- Sep 2, 2019
Dave Allen, owner and editor of The Cab Driver Newspaper, has passed away
The Taxi Charity is deeply saddened to learn that Dave Allen, owner and editor of The Cab Driver Newspaper has passed away. Dave was...
- Oct 30, 2018
Harry Joel MBE, Honorary Life President of the Taxi Charity, has passed away
Harry Joel MBE 1924 - 2018 It is with great sadness that the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans announces the passing of its Honorary...
- Jan 17, 2017
In Memoriam: Bert Smith (8 June 1920 - 21 November 2016)
We sadly lost another of our veteran collectors on 21 November 2016. Bert's funeral was held at All Saints Church in Sanderstead on 5...
- Jan 2, 2017
In Memoriam: Lt General Ted Meines
Lt General Royal Artillery (ret) Ted Meines, who passed away on Christmas Eve, never stopped thanking the Allies for his, and the people...
- Jun 25, 2016
In Memoriam: George Stagg
We sadly lost another of our veteran collectors on 15 June 2016. RIP, George. George's funeral will be held at Hither Green Crematorium...
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