Shrewsbury will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) with a special wreath-laying ceremony at midday at the War Memorial in the Quarry on Friday 15th August.
The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor of Shrewsbury, will lay a wreath in remembrance of all those who served and sacrificed during the war in the Far East.
VJ Day marks the end of the Second World War, when Japan surrendered on 15th August 1945, ending the conflict that had continued in the Asia-Pacific region even after the war in Europe ended in May that year.
VJ80 serves as a poignant reminder of the thousands of men and women — many from across the Commonwealth — who served with extraordinary courage and resilience in extremely harsh conditions. Many endured lives as prisoners of war; many never returned home.
Members of the public are warmly invited to attend in honouring the memory of all who gave so much during this often-overlooked chapter of history. Their legacy lives on in the peace we enjoy today.