There have been many books, films and television programmes made about D-Day and each one of the hundreds of thousands of people involved in the overall operation has a story to tell.

We've compiled a selection of veterans' stories, many of which appeared in the Badge of Honour section in...read more

Pleasant Lake resident and World War II veteran Robert Applegate's battle experience began on the streets of Detroit and ended at the hands of a Japanese sub in the Indian Ocean. Applegate didn't have to wait long before he saw combat after enlisting in the U.S. Navy in the summer of 1943....read more

The family of Bath man Donald Freeborn, who died in September last year, have been presented with the Russian Ushakov Medal for bravery during the Second World War.

The medal was received by his daughter Ann Gibson on his behalf at a ceremony held at Wiltshire Council County Hall, in...read more