King Charles met Burma Star veteran James Fenton during the final section of his visit to the Isle of Man.
Veteran Paul Taylor, of, Herefordshire, now works for UK Charity REACT Disaster Response.
King Charles III marks his first visit as monarch by addressing Tynwald and riding on a horse tram.
She is visiting the graves of British soldiers who fought in the pivotal Battle of Imjin River in 1951.
The group says the vehicle, which includes a knife amnesty bin, will be used to run workshops.
A guest house set up to offer respite holidays for ex-servicemen is still supporting veterans today.
It also aims to help forces veterans who are homeless and is modelled on a similar community in Kent.
Ivy Meenan marks the special occasion more than 80 years since she served during the conflict.
