Over 150,000 Allied troops landed on Normandy beaches on D-Day. Many insurance company staff members participated in the campaign. Frank Bond and Donald Forrest died during the invasion. Geoffrey Merriman received a British Empire Medal for his RAF service
Diplomatic relations established in 1967. Australia has embassies in Ankara, Istanbul and Çanakkale. Turkey has embassy in Canberra and two consulates-general
Commemorates British military and civilian service in World Wars. Held on second Sunday in November, nearest to Armistice Day. Falls in Church of England's Allsaintstide liturgical period
Born in 1935 as eldest son of Prince George and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark. Became Duke of Kent at age six after father's death in 1942. Has three living children: George, Lady Helen, and Lord Nicholas
Armistice signed between Allies and Germany at Compiègne, France on November 11, 1918. Hostilities ceased at 11:00 am, shelling continued until nightfall. Initially lasted 36 days, extended several times before formal peace agreement
Poppies symbolize remembering dead soldiers since World War I. Lieutenant Colonel McCrae wrote "In Flanders Field" poem about poppies. Poppy shortage in 1924 led to creation of artificial poppies