Forgotten Army Remembered!
Sunday 15th August saw a hundreds of people gather in Whitehall, London at a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (Commonly known as VJDay)
War veterans, politicians and royalty remembered the so-called forgotten army. The Prime Minister, David Cameron, The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall joined representatives of the three military services and veterans to mark the event when World War 2 finally ended and acknowledge the thousands who died.
The service at the Cenotaph honoured the efforts of hundreds of thousands of veterans operating in the harshest condition. 30,000 Britons died during the Far East campaign, including 12,500 who were prisoners of war.
The service began with prayers, followed by the Last Post played by The Buglers of The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, Commando Training Centre Royal Marines.
Veterans and dignitaries then bowed their heads for a minute’s silence.
A series of wreaths were laid at the base of the Cenotaph by Prince Charles, Mr Cameron, representatives of the Armed Forces and veterans from Second World War Associations.
After the National Anthem was sung, veterans and Standards of the Second World War Associations marched past the Cenotaph to applause.
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