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As the 80th anniversary of VJ Day approaches we remember the extraordinary sacrifices made by those who served in the Far East. On 15 August 1945 Japan’s surrender brought the Second World War to an end. Tens of thousands of British and Commonwealth troops were still serving in Asia, facing intense fighting, disease, and imprisonment far from home. The Burma Railway Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum stands in tribute to the Allied prisoners of war and civilian labourers who suffered and died building the Burma Railway under brutal conditions during World War II. We honour their courage, resilience, and the enduring legacy of all who served. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. 📷 Burma Railway memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum #VJ80 #WWII #veterans #remembrance #lestweforget #RememberTheFEPOWs (fb)