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What was the World War Adjusted Compensation Act (1924)?

Introduction The World War Adjusted Compensation Act, or Bonus Act, was a United States federal law passed on 19 May 1924, that granted a benefit to veterans of American military service in World War I. Provisions The act awarded veterans additional pay in various forms, with only limited payments available in the short term. The… Read More

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What is the American Legion?

Introduction The American Legion, commonly known as the Legion, is a non-profit organisation of US war veterans headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Refer to A Brief History of the American Legion. It is made up of state, US territory, and overseas departments, and these are in turn made up of local posts. The organisation was formed… Read More

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What was the Silver War Badge?

Introduction The Silver War Badge was issued in the United Kingdom and the British Empire to service personnel who had been honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness from military service in World War I. The badge, sometimes known as the “Discharge Badge”, the “Wound Badge” or “Services Rendered Badge”, was first issued in September… Read More

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What is the Royal British Legion Riders Branch?

Introduction The Royal British Legion Riders Branch (RBLR) was formed in 2004 as a branch of The Royal British Legion, a registered charity that supports past and present members of the Armed Forces. Background While its membership is dominated by former and current HM Armed Forces personnel, it also welcomes members who support the aims… Read More

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What is the Royal British Legion?

Introduction The Royal British Legion (RBL), sometimes called the British Legion, is a British charity providing financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces, their families and dependants. Membership Service in the military is no longer a requirement of Legion membership. The Legion has an official membership magazine, Legion,… Read More