Members of Exmouth’s Royal British Legion branch gathered to mark 75 years since VJ Day.

Exmouth Journal: A piper played at the end of the service. Picture: Si Reed/Exmouth Royal British LegionA piper played at the end of the service. Picture: Si Reed/Exmouth Royal British Legion (Image: Picture: Si Reed/Exmouth Royal British Legion)

On August 15, 1945, Japan officially surrendered effectively ending World War Two.

To mark 75 years since that date, members of the Exmouth Royal British Legion Branch gathered – in a socially-distanced way - at the war memorial in The Strand to remember those who died in the conflict.

Bagpipes played as the Royal British Legion Standard was lowered and a wreath laid on the war memorial.

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Exmouth Journal: Veterans gather as the Royal British Legion Standard is lowered during the service. Picture: Si Reed/Exmouth Royal British LegionVeterans gather as the Royal British Legion Standard is lowered during the service. Picture: Si Reed/Exmouth Royal British Legion (Image: Picture: Si Reed/Exmouth Royal British Legion)

Exmouth Journal: The Exmouth Royal British Legion branch laid a wreath at the step of the memorial. Picture: Si Reed/Exmouth Royal British LegionThe Exmouth Royal British Legion branch laid a wreath at the step of the memorial. Picture: Si Reed/Exmouth Royal British Legion (Image: Picture: Si Reed/Exmouth Royal British Legion)