Wellshill is the largest Polish war grave site in the UK. There remain strong local links to Poland. We give thanks for their part in achieving victory in the Second World War. We remember with sorrow all those who were killed and those whose lives were changed forever.
Then the Last Post was sounded, followed by a two-minute silence during which a piper played a lament to the fallen. The Polish Cadets stood to attention, saluted and sang along to their National Anthem, which concluded the ceremony. The six talented musicians who played during the ceremony included a bugler and a piper. After the ceremony, the Polish Cadets laid 20 Poppy Crosses on individual graves of the Polish war heroes.
They also spent a day canoeing and gorge walking during Adventurous Training. It has been a shocking experience to see all the graves we did not know about, even though we had heard about Polish graves around the UK.
It has been a truly amazing experience. Seeing as it was their last day before their departure, the Polish Cadets had the opportunity to visit Edinburgh Castle. Polish Cadets attend Perth Remembrance Service. August 11, Charles Gallagher Esq laying his wreath at the memorial. Mrs Sylwia Spooner, representing the Polish Consulate, laying her wreath at the memorial.
Polish Cadet laying wreath at the memorial with Polish delegates. Some of the Poppy Crosses laid at individual graves. Wellshill Cemetery. The Polish War Graves at the Wellshill cemetery. All participants and guests ahead of the event. Reverend Father Stevenson CF opening the ceremony. Reverend Father Stevenson CF addressing the guests. Army Cadet Force musicians playing. Cadets marching to their places. Polish Cadets marching. Polish Cadets marching in unison.
