ROYAL British Legion members from Machynlleth joined thousands of Armed Forces veterans and supporters from across the UK and worldwide in a pilgrimage of remembrance to some of the First World War’s most poignant sites.

More than 2,200 standard bearers and wreath layers paid tribute to the fallen on a spectacular two-mile march through Ypres to the Commonwealth War Grave Commission’s Menin Gate Memorial.

Recreating an historic pilgrimage of 1928, the event was the culmination of a three-day event which saw members visit World War One trenches, battlefields and cemeteries in France and Belgium.

Machynlleth branch chairman Stephen Doyle and Chris Thompson attended the Great Pilgrimage 90 event as a standard bearer and wreath layer respectively.

Mr Doyle said: “Being part of such an historic event, representing Machynlleth 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 British 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 or to find our how to get involved with your local branch, contact Stephen Doyle on 01650 511 917 or visit www.britishlegion.org.uk