The national commemorative event will remember the 179 Armed Forces personnel who lost their lives, the more than 6,000 injured, and their families and the bereaved

Stephen Guard explains why it is so "important" for him to attend Iraq15 organised by the Royal British Legion to honour those who served during the conflict.

Veterans like Simon Brown, who was blinded in Iraq by a sniper, says 'survivors' get up, they don't give up and welcomes the Royal British Legion's announcement of the Iraq15 national event, as it is important to remember those who gave their lives in the conflict