Join us as we mark Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) with a special commemorative visit to the National Memorial Arboretum.
This meaningful day trip is organised for the veterans of MCVC (Military Community Veterans Centre), offering an opportunity to reflect, remember, and honour those who served in the Far East during World War II.
While VE Day (Victory in Europe) marked the end of the war in Europe in May 1945, many thousands of Armed Forces personnel were still engaged in fighting in the Far East. Victory over Japan would come at a heavy price, and Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) marks the day Japan surrendered on 15 August 1945, which ended the Second World War.
Fighting in the Asia-Pacific took place from Hawaii to North East India. Britain and the Commonwealth’s principle fighting force, the Fourteenth Army, was one of the most diverse in history – more than 40 languages were spoken, and all the world’s major religions represented.
The Coach will depart McKay Barracks at 9:00am and will set off back around 17:30, tickets are £15 per person, please let Tracey Jones know you would like to attend, either in person or emailing enquiries@mcvc.org.uk
