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Mervyn Kersh: D-Day Veteran Honoured for Holocaust Education and Wartime Service
Mervyn Kersh, a 101-year-old D-Day veteran, received the British Empire Medal in the 2025 New Year Honours for his dedication to Holocaust remembrance and educating young people. He reflects on Britain’s past, warns against rising antisemitism, and shares lessons from…
British Empire Medal: Honouring Everyday Heroes and Historic Legacies in 2025
The British Empire Medal (BEM) continues to honour individuals for their exceptional service to communities, public life, and historic remembrance. In 2025, recipients range from war veterans preserving vital memories to grassroots activists tackling loneliness and loss, embodying the medal’s…