Remembrance Day

Remembrance Sunday is held on the closest Sunday to the moment when the guns fell silent at the end of World War 1 in 1918 - on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. We remember those who have fallen or been wounded in conflicts and those who have volunteered, served and fought for our freedom.

During the First World War, Royal Mail was part of the General Post Office (GPO) and our people were integral to the war effort. More than 75,000 workers from the General Post Office fought in the First World War, including 12,000 men who served with its own regiment, the Post Office Rifles. Four workers from the General Post Office were recognised with a Victoria Cross.

Colleagues who would like to commemorate those who gave their lives for their country can request support from the business to hold services on or before Monday 11 November - Remembrance Day. We can provide a wreath along with a suggested agenda and some readings for a memorial service.

If you would like to hold a memorial or a two-minute silence, please discuss your request with your manager. Once approved, please email community@royalmail.com with your contact details and site address to request a wreath, which will be supplied on a first come first served basis.

Please submit your request by Friday 25 October to ensure we have enough time to send these to you. We will of course do our best to fulfil any requests received after this date.