Local Army reservists salute the Queen's life of service

An emotional service allowed the soldiers and officers to reflect and prompt gratitude for the late Queen's life of service to the country

The Failsworth Army Reserve Centre held a special parade in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II at the weekend.

An emotional service allowed the soldiers and officers to reflect and prompt gratitude for the late Queen's life of service to the country.

During the parade, soldiers and officers who have received five Certificates of Efficiency were presented with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal, having been unable to receive it earlier in the year due to training requirements.

Captain Chris Jones, who has recently been appointed as acting Major of the 202 Field Squadron, put a lot of time and effort into making the weekend such a special one.

Invited to attend were a number of VIP guests, along with friends and family of those in receipt of the medal. 

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