Nottingham Post published Brian George: Why I still prefer to wear the red poppy

Red or white poppy for Remembrance Day? Brian George from Hempshill Vale still favours the traditional red version. Remembrance Day brings mixed memories and emotions for many people. As one who was born after the two World Wars, but did serve in the Territorial Army Royal Anglican Regiment Infantry in the 1970s – being on 48 hours standby to go to Germany in case of a gas attack by an East German commander – I feel that I can wear the poppy with pride. Not everybody prefers to...