On the 14th August 25 the Branch had a gazebo situated in the market selling various items including the special VJ Day 80 pins.

At midday on the 15th August a 2min silence was observed at the Town Hall steps with a speech by the Mayor and prayers from the vicar.  

A short video of the day: click here link to view. 

In the evening at St Gregory's Church War Memorial The Sudbury Branch Royal British Legion held a commemoration for VJ day marking its 80th Anniversary. 

Member of the Branch were joined by: Air cadets & the Phoenix Marchers for a short parade followed by a welcome speech by the Mayor.

Details of the Suffolk Regiments involvement and sacrifices in the far east were read out by Taff Gillingham followed by Cadets and Town Councillors reading out the names of 60 WW2 & 2 civilians from Sudbury killed. 

Prayers by the Branch Padre & laying of wreaths then marked this hugely significant day in our history. 

The Phoenix Marchers then performed the RBL March as the parade was dismissed. 

Later in the evening the Beacon was lit as all the Villages, Towns and Cities across the UK and beyond marked this significant day in our history. 

All events were well supported as ever by members of the public. 

 For more information of VJ day follow the link below:

https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/remembrance/stories/victory-over-japan-day