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British Legion

MEMBERS of the Newcastle Emlyn branch of the Royal British Legion joined thousands of Armed Forces veterans and supporters from across the UK and worldwide in a pilgrimage of remembrance to some of WW1’s most poignant sites.

A spectacular two-mile march through Ypres to the Commonwealth War Grave Commission’s Menin Gate Memorial, led by 1,100 Standard Bearers, was the culmination of the three day event which saw the 2,200 participants visit the WW1 trenches, battlefields and cemeteries of France and Belgium.

Paul Abrams and Helen Corbett attended the Great Pilgrimage 90 as representatives of the Newcastle Emlyn branch, as a Standard Bearer and wreath layer respectively.

Kenneth Jones, chairman of the branch, said: “Being part of such a historic event, representing Newcastle Emlyn branch in commemorating those that lost their lives in the First World War, was an honour and something I will never forget.”

Bob Gamble, The Royal British Legion’s head of Commemorative Events said: “GP90, was the legion’s biggest membership event in modern history and is a suitable tribute from the members of The Royal Legion in honour of the First World War generation, echoing the way the British Legion community commemorated the 10th anniversary of the conflict in 1928.”

For more information visit www.britishlegion.org.uk or find out how to get involved with your local branch contact Ken Jones Tel: 01559 370035.

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