"To the end, to the end, they remain."
For the Fallen, Laurence Binyon
In Their Glorious Company
These portraits of British Second World War veterans are the work of portrait photographer Robin Savage. Launched on 8th May 2025 for the 80th anniversary of V.E. Day, the website showcases his collection of photographs of those who came home; the people who served and were fortunate enough to live long lives. It is categorised into various projects, candid photographs of veterans at events and portraits taken on location in France and the UK, and in their homes.
About Robin Savage
I've been photographing Second World War veterans since 2012. The purpose of my photographs is to honour, commemorate and uphold the memories of the veterans. They are a thank you for the astonishing deeds they did all those years ago. Some of my fondest memories are of times spent in their company, and it is a distinct privilege to have been in the presence of so many over the years.
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I owe a huge debt of gratitude to all the family members, the people who work at the various associations, charities, museums and care homes that have helped me so much in my pursuit. No thanks is bigger than that which I owe to the veterans.
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For my work with actors visit www.robinsavage.co.uk
Photographing Peter Thompson, Royal Navy, on Sword Beach, close to the spot where he landed on D-Day.
The launch of First In, Last Out at IWM Duxford. L-R: Danny Mason, 8th Parachute Battalion; Peter Jordan, 53rd Airlanding Light Regiment, Royal Artillery; John Arthur, 2nd Battalion Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire light Infantry; Philip Ward, 9th Parachute Battalion
Photographing Jack Woods, 9th Battalion, Royal Tank Regiment, at the foot of Hill 112 in Normandy, where Jack saw action in 1944.