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Aug 2020
Knaresborough commemorates VJ day
Today marks the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. The Knaresborough branch of the Royal British Legion held a service this morning to rededicate the town's commemoration bench after its refurbishment.
VJ Day marks the surrender of Japan and the end of the Second World War. The day is to remember recognise all those who served and sacrificed their lives in the Far East to bring an end to the war.
The branch has spent time renovating the bench that sits opposite the war memorial in the castle grounds. It has been inscribed with VE and VJ and the years 1945 and 2020.
Vice-Chair of the branch Dave Houlgate said:
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The branch organised a service in the castle grounds today but was unable to make the time public to ensure social distancing.
The branch has previously warned "we don't have to disappear" after a drop in income during the pandemic. The branch is determined to continue its efforts to support local veterans, soldiers and their families.
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