http://www.royalbritishlegion-prestatyn.co.uk/page19.html The highest ranking Army officer Killed in Action in 27 Years Lt Col Rupert Thomeloe of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, died in Helmand on Wednesday 1st July 2009. Trooper Joshua Hammond also from 1st Battalion Welsh Guards was killed in the same explosion, only 1 week After celebratining his 19th birthday. All our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of each of The soldiers. This brings the number of British deaths in Afghanistan to 171. http://www.royalbritishlegion-prestatyn.co.uk/page15.html It is our volunteers and supporters who form the backbone of the Legion. Without them we would miss not just the money they raise on our behalf, but the enthusiasm and human touch which they bring to the work they do for us. http://www.royalbritishlegion-prestatyn.co.uk/page14.html Welcome to our new look website, it is now loaded with new features. In the next 2 week we will be publishing our first web based news letter, if you would like to sign up to this please go to About Us and submit you e-mail address.