Vera Lynn

Vera Lynn was an English singer whose wartime broadcasts and songs, especially “We’ll Meet Again,” made her a symbol of British morale during World War II.

We'll Meet Again: A 1939 song recorded by Vera Lynn that became closely associated with wartime separation and reunion. Its promise of reunion became the defining expression of Lynn’s wartime appeal.
East Ham: A district of east London where Vera Lynn was born in 1917. Lynn’s London upbringing preceded her rise through British music halls and radio.
Harry Lewis: A British clarinetist and bandleader who married Vera Lynn in 1941. Lewis was Lynn’s husband and a musician whose career intersected with hers.
We'll Meet Again (film): A 1943 British musical film starring Vera Lynn, named after her signature song. The film carried Lynn’s wartime persona from radio and records onto the screen.
The Forces' Sweetheart: The popular nickname given to Vera Lynn for her entertainment and broadcasts for British service personnel. The title captures the public role she built through performances for the armed forces.
British music hall: A British form of popular variety entertainment featuring songs, comedy, and other acts. Music hall performance shaped the style and career path Lynn developed before wartime fame.
Bing Crosby: An American singer and actor whose recordings made him one of the era’s leading popular entertainers. Crosby and Lynn were among the most prominent singers entertaining wartime audiences.
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire: A senior grade of the Order of the British Empire, whose female holders are styled dames. Lynn received the honour in 1975 in recognition of her public service and career.
BBC Forces Programme: A BBC radio service launched in 1940 to entertain British military personnel during World War II. Lynn’s broadcasts reached service members through wartime radio programming.
Ambrose and His Orchestra: A British dance band led by Bert Ambrose, prominent in the 1930s and early 1940s. Lynn sang with Ambrose’s orchestra before becoming a solo star.

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White Cliffs of DoverRelated: Her recording helped make the cliffs a widely recognized symbol in wartime Britain.