Honouring Shared Heritage Stories of Remembrance.
South Asian Heritage Trust is proud to work in partnership with the Royal British Legion to honour this heritage, through the inspirational stories of those who served and sacrificed, the experiences of those who serve today, and the places where we can all remember their contribution.
2026 Featured Stories Unity in Diversity.
South Asian Heritage Month film.
The Royal British Legion's South Asian Heritage Month film, celebrating South Asian heroes who helped turn the tides of history and honouring their service and sacrifice.
During the Second World War the Indian Army trained and deployed 2.5 million men and women from South Asia who served on land, sea and in the air. This was the largest volunteer army in history.
Service & Sacrifice Stories of Remembrance.
The Royal British Legion is committed to shining a light on the extraordinary service of the men and women from South Asia and of South Asian descent. Millions have helped defend the UK and the freedoms we experience today through serving in, or alongside, Britain's Armed Forces.
Honouring shared heritage.
During the Second World War, the Indian Army trained and deployed 2.5 million men and women from South Asia who served on land, sea and in the air. This was the largest volunteer army in history, and is but one example of the extraordinary contribution of South Asian communities to the defence of the United Kingdom and the freedoms we experience today.
South Asian Heritage Trust is proud to work in partnership with the Royal British Legion to honour this heritage, through the inspirational stories of those who served and sacrificed, the experiences of those who serve today, and the places where we can all remember their contribution.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. We particularly highlight the crucial service and sacrifices of the people of South Asia, ensuring their contribution to victory is recognised, remembered and passed to future generations.
This section brings together stories across five areas: VJ Day 80, Remembrance, Post Second World War Service, Second World War Service, and First World War Service, building a lasting record of South Asian military heritage.
South Asian Heritage Month film.
The Royal British Legion's South Asian Heritage Month film, celebrating South Asian heroes who helped turn the tides of history and honouring their service and sacrifice.
During the Second World War the Indian Army trained and deployed 2.5 million men and women from South Asia who served on land, sea and in the air. This was the largest volunteer army in history.
Stories of service and sacrifice.
