New war memorial plaques installed in Moxley to honour brave heroes
Four new plaques have been unveiled at Moxley's war memorial as part of efforts to update the monument near Darlaston.
The plaques were installed at the memorial near Moxley's People's Centre to specifically recognise VE Day, VJ Day, The Korea Conflict and The Falklands War.
On Remembrance Sunday residents gathered at the site to mark the annual commemoration and admire the newly fitted additions which were purchased with the help of funding secured by Darlaston South ward representatives councillors Paul and Chris Bott on behalf of the community situated on the border with Walsall, Sandwell and Bilston.
The Moxley gathering featured a singer, a bugler and food was served after the act of remembrance.
The event was among numerous services held across the borough including a processions from Walsall Council House in Lichfield Street to the main cenotaph in Bradford Place which once more saw a strong turnout of residents for the annual service.
The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison, said: “It was an honour to represent the borough at this year’s annual Remembrance Sunday service. The huge turnout this year demonstrated a strong commitment from our residents to always reflect and honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We are immensely proud of how the community united to pay its respects across the borough.”
Other civic dignitaries included West Midlands Deputy Lieutenant David Frost and faith leaders. While the procession was led by The Staffordshire Band with participants including 159 Theatre Support Company, the Cheshire Regiment Association, Mercian Volunteers Regimental Association, Walsall Sea Cadets, Queen Mary’s Grammar School Combined Cadet Force and various uniformed youth organisations.
Other Walsall communities to hold services included Aldridge, Pelsall, Short Heath, and Darlaston.
