VJ Day marks the anniversary of 15 August 1945 when Japan announced its surrender to the Allied forces.
The surrender was met with relief and celebration that after six long years the Second World War was finally over.
While millions took part in parades and street parties, there was also great sadness – the human cost was enormous and many eagerly awaited the safe return of loved ones.
Over 90,000 British troops were casualties in the war against Japan – 30,000 died and 37,500 were held as prisoners of war.
For hundreds of thousands of service personnel from Britain and the Commonwealth, it would take many months to be reunited with loved ones, some of whom they hadn’t seen for more than five years.
Heathfield & District Bonfire Society in association with Heathfield & Waldron Parish Council will be marking this event with the planting of an Oak tree to stand as a permanent reminder of the occasion.
Please join us at 7.30pm on Friday the 15th of August at Jubilee Park, Ghyll Road, Heathfield
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