25th: British Gulf

From: British Ministry of Defense:

"Armed Forces pay tribute on 25th anniversary of Gulf conflict"

 

The Armed Forces have today paid tribute to the thousands of servicemen and women who fought in the First Gulf War with a series of events to mark the 25th anniversary of the conflict.   Across the nation, soldiers, sailors and air personnel have gathered to honour those involved in the mission to liberate Kuwait, codenamed Operation GRANBY, and to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. In London, His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent and Defence Minister Lord Howe joined Gulf War veterans, their families, international representatives, and personnel from all three Services at the Chapel of St Faith within the Crypt of St Paul’s Cathedral for a service organised by the Ministry of Defence.  Those in attendance paid tribute to all those who fought in the British contribution to the First Gulf War, in particular the 47 British servicemen and women who gave their lives during the campaign, and whose names are dedicated at the Gulf War Memorial within St Paul’s Cathedral.

Defence Minister Lord Howe, who attended the ceremony today, said:

It was a huge honour to take part in this event to mark the 25th anniversary of the First Gulf War and a humbling experience to meet those who took part, including the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the conflict.

They engaged a dangerous and unpredictable enemy, standing shoulder to shoulder with our allies, to liberate the nation of Kuwait and save countless lives. Our servicemen and women made us proud, and they continue to deserve our admiration today.

Wreaths were laid by The Duke of Kent and Lord Howe at the Gulf War Memorial in the crypt of St Paul’s, witnessed by the congregation as a Bugler from the Band of the Grenadier Guards sounded the Last Post and a minute’s silence was kept. Following the service, a reception was held at the Tower of London. There are also a series of commemorative events taking place, including one hosted by the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and a gathering of veterans hosted by the Queen’s Royal Irish Hussars Association. In addition, more than 500 Staffordshire Regiment veterans and soldiers from its successor unit the Mercian Regiment will attend a series of commemorative events to mark their participation in Op GRANBY.

 

^ As I said before: it is important for a country to remember the sacrifices their men and women did. ^

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/armed-forces-pay-tribute-on-25th-anniversary-of-gulf-conflict