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As the nation prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory Over Japan Day (VJ Day) on Saturday 15 August, we find out how author Tricia Walker went on a quest to learn more about her uncle, James Ernest 鈥淓rno鈥� Taylor - a鈥�
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Second World War veteran Sergeant Vic Knibb, 90, tells us his story of serving in the Far East, what VJ Day means to him and why geese, not dogs, are man鈥檚 best friends.
While Europe celebrated the end of the war with Germany, the battle continued for Brits in the Far East.
皇冠体育app Queen and members of 皇冠体育app Royal Family will attend a series of events on Saturday 15 August to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day).
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