The Royal British Legion Milford on Sea held a Remembrance Service on Milford on Sea village green n Saturday 11th November 2023.
After many recent storms, the morning was bright and crisp with a clear blue sky. The village green was prepared with a temporary War Memorial and flag pole, all organised by Peter Gibbs and our village branch of the Royal British Legion.
A large crowd of Milford on Sea residents arrived from 10.40am and the Remembrance Service started at 11am with a perfectly observed 2 Minutes Silence.
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| Photos by Sarah Rix |
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A Remembrance Poppy Wreath was also laid at the memorial within the walls of Hurst Castle which is in memory of all those who served at Hurst Castle from 1544 to 1956.
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| Photo by Hurst Castle |
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About Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day on 11th November each year (also known as Poppy Day owing to the tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states, and in several other non-Commonwealth countries, to observe the end of First World War hostilities and to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.
Hostilities ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, in accordance with the armistice signed by representatives of Germany and the Allied Forces. The First World War formally ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on 28th June 1919.
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Milford on Sea Remembrance Day was followed on Sunday 12th November 2023 by:
Remembrance at Keyhaven War Memorial at 2pm, and The Royal British Legion Remembrance Service in All Saints' Church at 3pm.
Milford Primary School Choir recorded two songs for the church service and children read their own prayers. Many classes in the school had been doing work on the subject of Remembrance and their work was exhibited in the church for all to see.
The service also included three video clips: A naval veteran of the Second World War talking about bringing home Prisoners of War from the Far East, a gentleman talking about being a child in London during the Blitz and seeing a VI going up the Thames and an Ukrainian talking about being homesick having been a refugee in this country now for nearly two years.
Everyone was welcome to remember those who have fallen.
Revisit the 2022 Milford on Sea Remembrance Day Service
Paul French from Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society recorded a video of last year's Remembrance Service in All Saint's Church in Milford on Sea and which can be seen on YouTube.
To watch the village Remembrance Service in All Saints' Church in 2022, please click here.
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