VJ Day: UK Remembers Sacrifices 76 Years Since Japan's WWII Surrender
The conflict against Japan endured three months beyond Victory in Europe Day.
The conflict against Japan endured three months beyond Victory in Europe Day.
"... in being the first to use it, [America] had adopted an ethical standard common to the barbarians of the dark ages."
Despite Japan surrendering in August 1945, Ron Wilson did not return home for another 12 months.
The Second World War veteran was presented with a new set of medals by the Royal Navy and the Mayor of Cambridge.
15 August marked the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, which saw the Second World War come to an end.
The portrayal of captured British personnel in David Lean's 1957 film, which starred Alec Guinness, was contested by UK officials.
More than 2,000 Britons took part in the survey which was launched in July ahead of the 75th anniversary.
Second World War veterans also attended the ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
John Sutton spent three years at a prisoner of war camp in Singapore and returned so underweight that his wedding suit had to be padded.
In a statement with the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen said: "May the memory of their sacrifice and bravery remain with us always."
Jack Ransom was among tens of thousands of prisoners of war who were released following VJ Day 75 years ago.
The coronavirus pandemic has meant many traditional events are unable to go ahead.
The Burma Star Association's youngest members are now in their late 90s and its doors will close on VJ Day's 75th anniversary on 15 August.
The two Navy veterans share their experiences of dodging sniper fire and kamikaze attacks in the lead up to VJ Day in 1945.
Everything you need to know ahead of the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan
The Red Arrows will fly over Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and London for the first time since the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.