Staveley marks 75th VJ Day anniversary

Members of the Royal British Legion gathered at Staveley war memorial to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day).
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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.

VJ Day commemorations in Staveley. Picture submitted.VJ Day commemorations in Staveley. Picture submitted.
VJ Day commemorations in Staveley. Picture submitted.
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The 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.”

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