Lynn’s career began early: she sang publicly as a child and, by the mid-1930s, was recording and appearing on radio with leading dance bands.  In late 1939, she introduced what became her signature song, “We’ll Meet Again,” a tune that voiced the uncertainty—and hope—of wartime separation.  By November 1941, the BBC had given her her own program, Sincerely Yours, which blended music with messages to troops overseas and became a powerful emotional bridge between the front and families at home.  The following year, her recording of “(There’ll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover” further cemented her as a soundtrack to Britain’s endurance and longing for peace.

Significantly, Lynn did not limit her support to the airwaves.  She traveled with wartime entertainment efforts to perform for troops abroad—including in the Far East—despite the risks and rough conditions.  The Imperial War Museums preserves rare footage of Lynn chatting with soldiers near the Burmese border in May 1944, underscoring that her Impact was as personal as it was musical.

After the war, Lynn remained a cultural touchstone for decades, and her public service was formally recognized when she was made a Dame Commander (DBE) in 1975.  She also devoted significant energy to philanthropy—most notably through the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity, which provides early support for young children with cerebral palsy and other motor impairments.

Vera Lynn died on 18 June 2020 at the age of 103, leaving behind an unusual legacy: a pop voice that became a source of public comfort, a wartime memory, and a lasting symbol of resilience.

a)    We’ll Meet Again

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5C4meGkNyc

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5071QiJWx4

 b)    The White Cliffs of Dover

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAaxkAgVkHQ

 c)     The Best Of Vera Lynn

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAaxkAgVkHQ