Category: Armed Forces
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Happy 77th Birthday to His Majesty The King!
It was an honour and privilege to represent the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation at a special reception at Windsor Castle to mark VJ 80 earlier this week. Their Majesty’s The King and Queen were very gracious with their time, it was wonderful to speak to both again as we work…
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Article: Remembering together can help rebuild Britain’s national unity
Originally published on Conservative Home Every November, Britain finds a moment to pause and reflect. The bugle sounds, crowds fall silent, and we collectively bow our heads to remember those who served, fought and died during the Great War for the freedoms we cherish today. Remembrance, though, is more than…
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VJ Day 80 on BBC Breakfast
The role of Commonwealth soldiers during WW2 is often overlooked, but in places including Burma and the Far East they bravely fought & deserve greater recognition. On BBC Breakfast this morning I spoke about Commonwealth War Graves Commission efforts to ensure this is so and our For Evermore Tour. Find…
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Jay Singh-Sohal appointed OBE for Services to Commonwealth Commemoration
The founder and director of the UK’s first memorial to Sikhs who served during the World Wars has been recognised for his voluntary work in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025. Capt. Jagjeet (Jay) Singh-Sohal VR has been appointed an OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British…
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Event: VE Day Commemoration, speaking in Royal Wootton Bassett
On Sunday 11th May, Capt. Jay Singh-Sohal VR will be speaking at Chippenham Conservative Association Conservatives for a special VE Day family event in Royal Wootton Bassett. Details are linked here. If you’d like to book Jay as a guest speaker, contact us directly.
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Remembrance 2024
On Remembrance Day it was a privileged and honour to be supporting the new “UK Afghanistan Veterans Community” (AVC) with comms and media support. I’ve helped the AVC in their development (from insight gathering to strategy), so it was a proud moment to see the cohort of Afghanistan veterans parading…
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Reflections: Collecting Armed Forces Covenant ERS Gold
It’s was an honour and privilege to represent my fantastic employer and colleagues, this year recognised for work and commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. This work is important to me so it was great to meet so many brilliant and inspiring companies, supporting veterans and service personnel! Thank you…
Jay Singh-Sohal 