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Hythe & Saltwood

Battle of the Somme - Hythe Commemoration

The Branch commemorated the commencement of the Battle of The Somme with a Wreath Laying Service at the Hythe War Memorial on Saturday27th June 2025.  The lesson was read by the Branch Chairman, Ian Norman who also read the Exhortation and the Kohima Epitaph.  The Branch Wreath was laid by the Branch Secretary, Sqn Ldr (Retd) John Healey MIH.

Following the Service, Branch members retired to henry's Wine Bar to toast 'The Fallen'.