Hundreds of veterans, cadets, serving military personnel and members of the public gathered to honour fallen servicemen and women across West Oxfordshire.

Witney's Army and Air cadets and community organisations gathered around the Market Square with ministers and congregation from St Mary’s Church.

Following a short service of prayers, The Last Post was sounded and a two-minute silence observed.

The names of the wreath layers were announced by pupils from Henry Box and Wood Green Schools.

In Carterton - home of RAF Brize Norton, the largest RAF station in the UK - people turned out in their hundreds to pay their respects.

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Following a service at St John's Church and parade, wreaths were laid at the War Memorial by representatives of the Royal British Legion, Carterton Branch, Group Captain Louise Henton, Station Commander RAF Brize Norton and other organisations.

Remembrance Parade marches past the dais with Stn Cdr Brize Norton Louise Henton and Carterton mayor Michele Mead (Image: STEVE LYMPANY/MOD Crown Copyright)

A wreath was laid at the War Memorial in Shrivenham churchyard on behalf of Witney and West Oxfordshire MP Charlie Maynard where the service was very well attended, reflecting Shrivenham’s strong military connections through the local UK Defence Academy.

In Faringdon  Cllr Bethia Thomas, leader of Vale of White Horse district council, also laid a wreath for Mr Maynard.

A parade was also held at RAF Brize Norton on the 11th hour of Armistice Day, Monday November 11, when the guns fell silent on the Western front.

Personnel, civil servants and contractors from across the whole force were joined by veterans and children from local schools. 

Group Captain Louise Henton, Station Commander, said: “Armistice Day provides the opportunity to pause to remember all those who gave their lives in pursuit of peace and freedom. ”

Mayor of Witney Cllr Owen Collins also laid a wreath on the Witney War Memorial at 11am on Armistice Day.

A Royal British Legion representative joined the mayor for a two minute silence.