We Were There: Do you or someone you know have a story to share about World War Two?

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Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in 2025, the BBC is trying to gather as many first-hand accounts from surviving veterans as possible, to preserve them for future generations.

Working with a number of partners, including the Normandy Memorial Trust and the Royal British Legion, the BBC has already spoken to many men and women who served during the War - You can watch their testimonies on the We Were There page.

If you have story to share, or know someone who does, please use the form below to tell us a little bit more. Some of the stories collected will be shared with our partners and all will be used on BBC News platforms.

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Do you or does someone you know have memories of World War Two? Please share these experiences by emailing [email protected].

Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also get in touch in the following ways:

If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at [email protected]. Please include your name, age and location with any submission.