Remembering National Service '63'

  • 16 May 2026
  • 12pm

Visitor Information

We look forward to welcoming visitors to the National Memorial Arboretum this Easter holiday. Please be aware that planned improvement works on the A38 at Lichfield, in place from 27 March to 8 April, may affect some visitor road travel. The Arboretum will remain open daily as normal, from 10am – 5pm, and signposted diversion routes will remain in place to support journeys impacted.

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Saturday 16 May 2026 marks the 63rd anniversary since the last national serviceman was demobbed from National Service.

 

The National Service Veterans Association will commemorate the event on Saturday 16 May 2026 at the National Memorial Arboretum with a short Act of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony at their own National Service Veteran's Memorial. Attendance is open to all veterans, members, bereaved families, and descendants of UK National Servicemen. All standard bearers are invited to attend.

For further information about this event, please contact:

 

Barry Weaver - Chairman - National Service Veterans Association

Email - bazweaver8972@gmail.com 

Phone - 07391 075 855

Website - www.fbesa.co.uk