Staveley marks 75th VJ Day anniversary
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VJ Day marked the day that Japan surrendered on August 15, 1945, which ended the Second World War.
Wreaths were laid by Martin Thacker, president of the Staveley branch of the Royal British Legion, Councillor Paul Mann, leader of Staveley Town Council, and Marion Gerrard, on behalf of Staveley Armed Forces Veterans' Association.
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Hide AdThe service was conducted by Reverend Stephen Jones and the Last Post was played by Faith Whateley.
Mr Thacker said: “Although the service was socially-distanced and reflecting the current situation, it was essential we remembered those who sacrificed their everything in the Far East during the Second World War.
“The branch of the Royal British Legion represented the Staveley community in a poignant act of remembrance to commemorate the end of a terrible conflict.”