A heartfelt display of remembrance brought the community together in honour of those who served.
Hundreds gathered in Denmead, in Hampshire, on Sunday, November 8, to pay tribute to the armed forces and their families during a moving ceremony on the village green.
The service began with a parade of military troops from Heathfield Car Park, led by piper Cameron Mcmurchie of the Rose and Thistle Pipes and Drums group.
Mr Mcmurchie said: "It went really well and had a good turnout."
The parade concluded with a lament, Sleep Dearie Sleep, famously played at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Reverend Emma Racklyeft, vicar of Denmead, led the ceremony inside the memorial hall, where 1st Denmead Scout leader and Royal Navy veteran Lisa Scott recited the Kohima Epitaph.
Ms Scott described the verse as "particularly poignant as a formal Royal Navy veteran. "
At 11am, attendees observed a two-minute silence to reflect on the sacrifices made by the armed forces.
Wreaths of poppies from local organisations and families were laid.
Click the top image to see pictures taken at the event by Malcolm Wells.
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