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Photo Flashback: Poppy Appeal, November 1964

Published:Friday | November 7, 2025 | 7:08 AM
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A SUPPORTER of the Poppy Day appeal buys a poppy from a member of the Jamaica Defence Force.
ORGANIZERS of Poppy Day appeal at work at Curphey Place are, from left to right, Colonel C.L. Robinson, poppy day organizer, Mr. A. Spence, welfare officer of the Jamaica Legion and Major C. Godfrey, Chairman of the poppy day appeal committee.
LONG EVENINGS are shortened by television viewing at Curphey Home.
KEEPING UP-TO-DATE with the news.
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Held each November to honour those who served in war, the Poppy Day Appeal has long been a symbol of remembrance and support for veterans. These 1964 images capture the spirit of the occasion, with organisers and supporters uniting in service and reflection at Curphey Place.