MEMBERS of the Monmouth branch of The Royal British Legion 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.

Caroline Bright and Jane Gunter took part in a spectacular two-mile march through Ypres to the Commonwealth War Grave Commission’s Menin Gate Memorial, led by 1,100 standard bearers, the culmination of the three day event which saw the 2,200 participants visit the trenches, battlefields and cemeteries of France and Belgium.

The two attended the ‘Great Pilgrimage 90’ as representatives of Monmouth, Caroline as a standard bearer and Jane, who is vice chairman of the Monmouth branch, as wreath layer. They said: “Being part of such an historic event, representing Monmouth in commemorating those that lost their lives in the First World War, was an honour and something we will never forget.”

Bob Gamble, The Royal British Legion’s Head of Commemorative Events, added: “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 visit www.britishlegion.org.uk or to get involved with your local branch contact Gerald Bright at Monmouth RBL Club.