Remembrance 2022 in Brighton

by | Nov 11, 2022 | News

Brighton and Hove branch gathered together with other veterans and members of the emergency services to pay their respects at the Boars Head, Abu Klea and Great War Memorials in the Old Steine, Brighton, today. Wreaths were laid by branch member David Prowes and Brighton and Hove Mayor Councillor Lizzie Deane. Looking on with a cheery smile from his wheelchair is Branch Secretary Bill Wood. They remembered them.

 

 

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