
UK To Look ‘Very Closely’ At Probe Into Death Of Former Army Officer In Istanbul
James Le Mesurier’s body was found near his home in the Beyoglu district by worshippers on their way to a mosque, according to reports.
James Le Mesurier’s body was found near his home in the Beyoglu district by worshippers on their way to a mosque, according to reports.
It was the first remembrance service held there since the last British Army field units left this summer.
They were joined by their Lithuanian counterparts in commemorating the fallen.
The Prime Minister said he promises to change the law to protect Armed Forces veterans from legal action if his party wins a majority.
The party has also made pledges on welfare support, housing and schools.
Veterans, serving personnel and members of the public from across the UK were in attendance.
Events to remember the fallen were held across the UK, a century after the very first Armistice Day in 1919.
Stuart Potts let off two fireworks as the Last Post ended and hundreds of people stood observing a two-minute silence in Salford on Sunday.
A two-minute silence took place across the country at 11am - 100 years after the first silence was observed on Armistice Day in 1919.
It is thought 95-year-old Roy Miller lost his beret near London Bridge railway station.
Military personnel worked through the night to help bolster defences near Doncaster.
As well as selling poppies the Strictly stars were helping to entertain the commuters and passers-by with sneak peeks of their dances.
More than 800 members of the British Armed Forces paraded with the royal family for the Service of Remembrance.
The festival led the nation in saying Thank You to all who served, sacrificed and changed our world.
The taxis volunteering can be identified by a Poppy Cab logo placed in their windscreen.
The Second World War veteran said he is "hugely honoured" to be marching to pay tribute to those who fell in battle.