Remembering National Service '63'

16 May 2026
12pm

Due to localised flooding, some of the Arboretum site is inaccessible today, including the Stick Man trail, Shot at Dawn and the river path. The Armed Forces Memorial and Far Eastern Area are open. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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