HK veterans commemorate VJ Day in London
Watched by Her Majesty the Queen, the Hong Kong delegation to the VJ Day Commemorations took part in a parade of veterans and serving military personnel in London today (Saturday).
The parade was held to mark the 50th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War.
Soldiers from Britain, the Dependent Territories, Commonwealth countries and countries whose forces fought for Britain marched past a dais where the Queen took the salute before they proceeded down the Mall watched by large crowds. On either side of the dais in VIP stands were High Commissioners and Chiefs of Defence Staff in full Ceremonial Day uniforms.
The Hong Kong Commissioner, Sir David Ford, who represented the territory as Chief of Defence Staff equivalent said: "This parade and other events organised to mark VJ day is of special significance to people all over the world, including those in Hong Kong who suffered and survived the occupation.
"It is appropriate that the Hong Kong contingent, including four veterans, should participate in these events in recognition of their service for the defence of Hong Kong and in memory of those who fought and died for Hong Kong." Earlier, the Hong Kong delegation along with other participants attended an open air service in Buckingham Palace.
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This evening, the VIPs, the veterans, and the serving military contingent and guests will view displays, flypasts and fireworks from various vantage points on the River Thames.
Tomorrow (Sunday), the veterans and Chiefs of Defence Staff will attend a lunch-time reception and a Beating Retreat Ceremony at Horse Guards Parade in London.
Earlier in the week, the Hong Kong Commissioner had hosted a reception to welcome the 10-strong Hong Kong delegation to London comprised the veterans Mr Arthur Gomes, Mr Lau Yam-choi, Mr Jack Edwards and Mr Raymond Mok Wah- chan; and serving military personnel Major Chu Cho-ming, WOI (RSM) Yuen Chi- leung, Cpl Lee Chun-mou, Lt Ho Lai-san, Sgt Suen Wu-tiu and L Cpl Lee Poon-hoo.
End/Saturday, August 19, 1995
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