Thurrock
Nub News Logo
Nub News

VJ Day marked by wreath-laying in Grays

By Nub News Reporter   15th Aug 2024

THURROCK Council leader Cllr John Kent joined members of Grays Thurrock branch of the Royal British Legion to mark VJ Day today (Thursday, 15 August).

A short ceremony at Grays war memorial, during which local RBL chairman Rod Oakley recalled the pivotal battles of Imphal and Kohima.

A service will take place on Saturday (17 August), starting around 10.45am, at the Burma Star Rose Garden off Wingfield Drive, Orsett.

The garden remembers the fallen in the far east campaigns and willbe attended by the mayor, Cllr Kairen Raper, other dignitaries and councillors and members of the Far East Veterans Association.

     

CHECK OUT OUR Jobs Section HERE!
thurrock vacancies updated hourly!
Click here to see more: thurrock jobs

     

Can we count on you? Local news is the heartbeat of Thurrock
— it needs your support.

For less than the price of a cup of coffee each month,
you can help us keep telling the stories that matter to Thurrock.
Support local journalism. Protect your community.

Thank you to those of you that have already contributed.
Monthly supporters will enjoy:
Ad-free experience

Share:


Sign-up for our FREE newsletter...

We want to provide thurrock with more and more clickbait-free news.

     

...or become a Supporter.
Thurrock. Your Borough. Your News.

Local news is essential for our community — but it needs your support.
Your donation makes a real difference.
For monthly donators:
Ad-free experience