Lloyd's - Lloyd's launches appeal to find relatives of war heroes

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading specialist insurance market, today launched an appeal to find relatives of war heroes who worked at Lloyd’s and lost their lives during the two World Wars.

The appeal comes ahead of a service of dedication and the unveiling of a new memorial at its famous One Lime Street building on 2nd July.

434 men associated with Lloyd’s died in combat during the two wars and the insurance market wants to trace the relatives of those who died so they can join in the commemoration event.

Open to the public, the event will feature a parade from the Navy, Army and the Air Force, the Band of the Blues and Royals and the State Trumpeters.

Lloyd’s Chairman Lord Levene, will be joined by His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester and the Bishop of London.  

Lord Levene said:

“It has never been more important to honour our armed services – both those who are currently serving in armed conflicts and those who have lost their lives in past wars. Through this event and the benevolence of the Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund we will be able to do both.

“The event on 2nd July will commemorate the brave actions of those who served both the market and their country. It will be a unique opportunity to recognise their roles and the contribution played by Britain’s armed forces and their families.”

Lloyd’s history of supporting service personnel and their families stretches back to the Napoleonic War when Lloyd’s established the Patriotic Fund – the oldest naval and military charity of its kind. Today the Fund provides financial assistance to ex-servicemen and women, their widows and dependants.

In May, the fund became one of the key sponsors of City Salute and made a £300,000 donation to SSAFA Forces Help, one of the two charities benefiting from the City Salute Appeal. The donation was made in response to the urgent need to provide family accommodation near Headley Court and Selly Oak where injured service personnel are treated.

Today also sees the launch of a new website www.lloyds.com/warmemorial dedicated to those who served at Lloyd’s during both wars.

Notes to Editors:

1. If you are a relative of one of Lloyd’s War Heroes please contact: lloydswarheroes@lloyds.com
2. The unveiling of the new Lloyd’s War Memorials will take place on Wednesday 2nd July at 11.00 at the Lutyens Arch at the Lloyd’s Building on Leadenhall Street.
3. The Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund was established in 1803 to raise funds for victims during the Napoleonic War, The Fund is the oldest naval and military charity of its kind.  Today the Fund provides financial assistance to ex-servicemen and women, their widows and dependants.
Special grants are made for exceptional expenses, essential domestic items; utility bills or home adaptations for those who are disabled, through its working relationship with SSAFA Forces Help. Grants are also made to Gurkha pensioners and children of service personnel at nominated schools. Contact: Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund, Lloyd’s, One Lime Street, London, EC3M 7HA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7327 5921 Email: communityaffairs@lloyds.com