Getting ready for VJ Day on 15 August – Get engaged

Saturday, 15 August 2020 is the 75th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day), marking both the surrender of Japan and the end of the fighting during the Second World War.

We have been approached by the National Memorial Arboretum, who along with The Royal British Legion, are playing leading roles in the commemorations.

They are looking for individuals from the Second World War generation who are interested in sharing their stories and memories from VJ Day. It would like to hear a range of stories from those who served in the Asia Pacific region and their loved ones, to those who marked VJ Day at home.

Share those of your residents/customers via the link below.

In addition, you can access the VJ Day 75 community engagement resources. They include an activity pack, a children’s activity pack (up to 11 years old) and a quiz. There will also be a range of materials being published on the Legion’s website and the Arboretum’s website over the coming days.