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Veterans gather at Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar
On 28 May, the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans escorted a group of veterans to the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar. Among the group of...
May 29, 2024


Thousands cheer British veterans in the Netherlands
On 5 May 2024, 13 British veterans and one Canadian veteran led the Liberation Day Parade through Wageningen, applauded by thousands who...
May 13, 2024


Obituary: Bill Gladden 13 January 1924 - 24 April 2024
100-year-old WWII veteran, William ‘Bill’ Gladden, who flew into Normandy on D-Day, died at home in Haverhill on 24 April. Bill Gladden...
Apr 26, 2024


Obituary: Tom Schaffer 25 April 1926 - 16 March 2024
Tom Schaffer, who was affectionately known as the poster boy of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, died on 16 March 2024 - he was...
Mar 21, 2024


Meet the unsung heroes of the Women's Royal Navy Service from WWII, TAXI
On 20th February, WWII veterans from the WRNS got together at a private event, located at the Merchant Taylors' Hall in London. The Taxi...
Mar 12, 2024


Video: WWII veteran Bill Gladden interviewed on Talk TV
The Ministry of Defence is planning major commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings this year. Veterans of the...
Feb 11, 2024

Ron Johnson's Obituary, The Times
The Times featured a rather wonderful obituary for WWII veteran, Ron Johnson, who passed away on 16 November 2023, aged 102.
Feb 3, 2024


D-Day veteran, Bill Gladden, celebrates 100th birthday at surprise party thrown by his family
D-Day veteran Bill Gladden, who was shot by a tank, appeared overcome by emotion as he celebrated his 100th birthday at a surprise party...
Jan 13, 2024


Former Essex Regiment and Glider Pilot Regiment veteran Captain Ron Johnson has died, aged 102
WWII veteran Captain Ron Johnson 09.10.1921 - 16.11.2023 On 16 November, former Essex Regiment and Glider Pilot Regiment veteran, Captain...
Dec 2, 2023

Tributes to 'Bridge Too Far' hero as he dies aged 101, Daily Express
Tributes have been paid to hero medic, Alec Hall, who tended the wounded defending 'A Bridge Too Far' and has died aged 101. During...
Oct 24, 2023


Obituary: Alec Hall 3 June 1922 - 16 October 2023
WWII veteran Alec Hall from Southend-on-Sea, died at home on Monday 16 October with his family by his side. Alec Hall served with the 181...
Oct 22, 2023


Veterans and cabbies take to the track at Goodwood
On 29 September, ten London cab drivers who volunteer for the Taxi Charity took 15 veterans to Goodwood to participate in a Mission...
Oct 3, 2023


Taxi Charity takes veterans to the Netherlands for annual Operation Market Garden commemorations
Four London cab drivers, who volunteer for the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, travelled to the Netherlands with five war veterans...
Sep 23, 2023


WWII veterans enjoy event hosted by Taxi Charity at Biggin Hill
WWII veterans enjoyed an event hosted by the Taxi Charity at Biggin Hill with two Spitfire flights and entertainment from the D-Day...
Sep 14, 2023


Taxi Charity escorts veterans to Wandeltocht Airborne March 2023 in the Netherlands
On 31 August, volunteer cabbies from the Taxi Charity escorted a number of veterans and their carers to the Netherlands to take part in...
Sep 7, 2023


Veterans and cab drivers attend the British Ambassador’s residence in The Hague
On Friday 1 September, a group of Taxi Charity volunteers, veterans and supporters attended a reception at the Ambassador’s residence in...
Sep 6, 2023


Artist and WWII veteran exchange pictures
On Sunday 9 July, artist Tim Godden made the 300 mile journey from his home in North Devon to meet 99-year-old WWII veteran, Bill...
Jul 12, 2023


Volunteer cabbies take over 100 veterans to Worthing
On 4 July, over 50 volunteer black cab drivers took veterans to Worthing for the Taxi Charity’s 75th anniversary visit. In a tradition...
Jul 5, 2023


Obituary: Roy Smith 28 November 1925 - 23 June 2023
WWII Normandy veteran, Roy ‘Smudger’ Smith, from Sittingbourne in Kent died in hospital on Friday 23 June - he was 97. Roy Smith is...
Jun 29, 2023


Obituary: Frank Ashleigh 23 December 1924 - 18 June 2023
In September 1944, at the age of 19, Frank Ashleigh was the youngest airman to take part in Operation Market Garden. Frank Ashleigh from...
Jun 21, 2023
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