Cllr Christopher Hammond, leader of Southampton City Council, has unveiled one of four benches at Southampton Old Cemetery that have been placed around the city to commemorate the contribution that armed forces personnel made to World War 1.
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He was joined by Fred Leach from the British Army, Richard Wesemeyer from the Royal Air Force and Martin Lamb from the Royal Navy.
The other benches are at the South Stoneham Garden of Remembrance at Stoneham Cemetery, Hollybrook Cemetery and on Lances Hill.
Speaking at the Old Cemetery, Cllr Hammond said: “Southampton City Council is tremendously proud of those currently serving or have previously served in the armed forces for their country.
"These benches and Armed Forces Day on Sunday go some way towards showing our appreciation for the contribution that they have made and continue to make. We are looking forward to welcoming the public to a day of free activities in Guildhall Square from 10am to 6pm.”
Martin Lamb, Richard Wesemeyer, Fred Leach on WW1 bench with Cllr Christopher Hammond behind