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Fifty-two new names added to Armed Forces Memorial | Fifty-two new names added to Armed Forces Memorial |
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The annual event to dedicate the names of servicemen and women killed on duty last year has taken place at the National Memorial Arboretum. | |
Fifty-two new names have been carved into the Armed Forces Memorial. | Fifty-two new names have been carved into the Armed Forces Memorial. |
The structure at Alrewas in Staffordshire is the UK's tribute to the 16,000 men and women killed on duty or by acts of terrorism since 1948. | The structure at Alrewas in Staffordshire is the UK's tribute to the 16,000 men and women killed on duty or by acts of terrorism since 1948. |
A service, led by Bishop John Kirkham, was held for the families of those killed. All 52 names were read out. | |
Murdered soldier Lee Rigby's name is to be included on the memorial next year. He was killed in Woolwich, London in May. | Murdered soldier Lee Rigby's name is to be included on the memorial next year. He was killed in Woolwich, London in May. |
Armed Forces Memorial trustees said Fusilier Rigby's name would be engraved alongside others killed in 2013. | Armed Forces Memorial trustees said Fusilier Rigby's name would be engraved alongside others killed in 2013. |
The memorial was dedicated in the presence of HM The Queen in 2007. | The memorial was dedicated in the presence of HM The Queen in 2007. |