On Friday 15 August 2025 the Branch marked the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day with a Wreath Laying Service attended by the Right Worshipful Mayor of Hythe, Councillor Stephen Bailey who read the lesson and laid a Wreath on behalf of the Town Council.  Sqn Ldr (Retd) John Healey MIH read the Poem 'The Forgotten Army' written by T Harrison to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day.  The Branch Wreath Was laid by Branch Committee Member, David Turner.  The Exhortation and Kohima Epitaph were read by the Branch Vice-Chairman, Barry Vincer.  Thank you to all who attended the service to remember the Forgotten Army.  Thanks also to the City of Canterbury Band for once again providing the lone trumpeter.

After the event Branch Members retired to Henry's Wine Bar in Hythe High Street to toast 'The Fallen'

Forgotten Army by T.Harrison

Time seems almost to mock those brave men now;

for they are left, and have now grown old.

Yet, still they fight to right old wrongs; of which our children should be told;

Let them learn how they fought, suffered, and died

In lands never theirs, nor the enemy’s they defied:

How they fought in nameless jungle places,

And died at monsoon-lashed jungle bases;

Ever tired and hungry in that searing heat,

Sometimes bloodied and bent, but never beat.

And how now at the Cenotaph still they stand despite their years,

As for fallen comrades they shed many well-hid tears,

And teach them; never were braver men found by far

As those who wear, with pride, the Burma Star