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History

Victory over Japan Day 80

VJ Day 80
Victory over Japan Day was 15th August 1945 and marked the date that Japan
announced its surrender in World War Two.

VJ Day 80 Burma Railroad

Join Redditch Royal British Legion and the community to remember
the "Forgotten Army" who fought in the Far East.

We will honour the bravery and sacrifice of those whose lives were changed by war
in defence of our freedoms.

We come together to honour the past, and look forward to the future with hope.

VJ Day 80 on Saturday 16th August 2025.
Service starts at 12:00