80 years since the D-Day landings on the beaches of Normandy, we are still standing up for those who stood up for us.
We are proud to have provided support for those who were fortunate enough to return from the beaches in 1944. Although the services we offer our nation’s veterans have changed to keep up with their individual needs, our dedication to those who have given so much and the need for our support remains as strong as it was 80 years ago.
We are proud to stand up for those stood up for us.
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80 years since the D-Day landings on the beaches of Normandy, we are still standing up for those who stood up for us.
We are proud to have provided support for those who were fortunate enough to return from the beaches in 1944. Although the services we offer our nation’s veterans have changed to keep up with their individual needs, our dedication to those who have given so much and the need for our support remains as strong as it was 80 years ago.
We are proud to stand up for those stood up for us.
Violet
Violet was 17 when she enlisted in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in 1943. Violet, who served with Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, celebrated her 99th birthday in February at our Appleton Lodge care facility, where she has lived since it opened in 2019.
Violet recalls her service in the ATS during the Second World War: “I can still remember those days so clearly, and the women I served with.
“We were responsible for refitting the vehicles, and although we didn’t know it at the time, we were preparing them for D-Day. We knew the vehicles were going overseas, and we’d put notes inside for the men that said things like, ‘See you when you’re back’ as it was important to let them know we thought they’d come back.
“We all felt proud of the work we did, as you felt that you were taking an active part in the victory. It may have been 80 years ago but it’s as clear in my mind as yesterday.”
Violet
Violet was 17 when she enlisted in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in 1943. Violet, who served with Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, celebrated her 99th birthday in February at our Appleton Lodge care facility, where she has lived since it opened in 2019.
Violet recalls her service in the ATS during the Second World War: “I can still remember those days so clearly, and the women I served with.
“We were responsible for refitting the vehicles, and although we didn’t know it at the time, we were preparing them for D-Day. We knew the vehicles were going overseas, and we’d put notes inside for the men that said things like, ‘See you when you’re back’ as it was important to let them know we thought they’d come back.
“We all felt proud of the work we did, as you felt that you were taking an active part in the victory. It may have been 80 years ago but it’s as clear in my mind as yesterday.”
