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Mervyn has been a familiar and much-loved face on Taxi Charity trips for many years, regularly travelling Normandy for the D-Day commemorations, Mervyn joined other veterans to talk to students from a school in Paris True, I landed on a beach On that early summer’s day But I am not a ‘Hero’ Whatever you may say. In some ways it means even more than his many other awards. I’ll explain... of Bergen-Belsen wasn’t out of choice but rather a quirk of fate which befell a young lad all those many

The feature was broadcast on Monday 13 April, allowing many more people to share in celebrating Mervyn

much-loved and respected part of Remembrance Sunday and having to change a name that means so much to so many Mike added: "The name may have changed, but our mission has not. of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, said: "I have been involved with supporting veterans for many Having worked with the RBL for many years, it's difficult to understand why so much firepower was directed "The name may have changed to Cabs for Veterans, but the spirit behind it never will.

Seeing so many people gathered to honour such an extraordinary life was a fitting tribute to a true member commemorations, social events and trips where his warmth, humour and remarkable stories touched so many

professionalism, kindness and reassuring presence make an enormous difference and have become an integral part of many

continue the charity’s work providing companionship and memorable experiences for military veterans - many “Many of these men and women made unimaginable sacrifices during the war," said Johnny Gallagher. The goal is to raise a £1m before VE Day on 8 May 2025, just a few weeks away.

At the memorial, which marks the site where a temporary truce was declared over Christmas 1914 during Corringham Athletic FC has proudly supported the Taxi Charity for many years and is deeply honoured that

shots make it into print within the time frame within which a story might be topical, meaning that many War veteran Ruth Barnwell at a tea party in Buckingham Palace, following the military procession to mark

For many, the annual trip to Worthing is a highlight of the Taxi Charity calendar, offering not only traditional day at the seaside but also an opportunity to strengthen friendships that have been built over many

to “discuss the possibility of giving an outing to the war disabled persons, commencing with Queen Mary Over the past 70 years, the charity’s trips and events have been honoured with many guests, including HRH Princess Alexandra, HRH Prince Philip, HRH Duchess of Kent, Sir Douglas Bader and many celebrities

In April 1945, Harry took part in an action which displaced the enemy, allowing his unit to take many Taxi Charity family and was a regular on our annual trips to the Netherlands for Dutch Liberation in May Harry’s health had not been good recently and he was regularly visited by many of the friends he had A voracious reader, Harry was self-taught, having absorbed the information from many hundreds of books The many trips we made together were always a joy and never a chore.

He was a familiar and reassuring presence on so many of our journeys, both in the UK and overseas, always

Every mile will be a reminder of the sacrifices made by so many, and every donation – no matter how large

drivers like Brian pick me up from my home and without them I would not be able to participate in so many Next May, I will be travelling to the Netherlands with the Taxi Charity to celebrate the 75th anniversary For many years, he was part of our veteran collection team, raising thousands for the charity he loved He will be greatly missed by so many." Top left photo courtesy of Glyn Dewis

For many of the veterans supported by the Taxi Charity, a Spitfire isn't just an aircraft.

London cabbie Ron, loves a uniform – and may well be responsible for England’s poor performances in recent How many uniforms are we talking here? June I volunteer for the Taxi Charity and took nonagenarian WWII veteran Doug Baldwin and his son Mark The Memorial in Normandy is situated high above Gold Beach, and it was a privilege to be with so many Doug served with the 6th Battalion King’s Own Scottish Borderers and went into Normandy after D-Day when

I can only imagine the journey home from the many veterans reunions: on back seats that are normally business people, tourists and carefree London punters, sleeps a contented veteran, who gave his youth and many

Normandy veteran, Reg, like all those involved in WWII, saw many experiences that would be forever imprinted In the bleakest of times, this bit of human interaction made a huge mark on my life. There were no words to describe how elated I was that Reg found Huguette after hoping to reunite for so many

Housed in Église Saint-Hilaire in Carentan-les-Marais, the remarkable display brings the story of D-Day Many spent time reflecting on the scenes, sharing memories and discussing the significance of the events

He married Tegwedd and they had a daughter Jane. In later years when Tegwedd’s health did not allow her to travel, Roy enjoyed many holidays with his He is loved by so many, and was a true gentleman, a man of integrity and a wonderful father and grandfather He joined us on many trips of commemoration to the Netherlands and Normandy and he was known for his