The Royal British Legion provided a Guard of Honour at the service of commemoration for Commander Loftus Jones of Petersfield who was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry displayed exactly 110 years ago, on 31 May 1916.

We hear from the Ceremony, led by Rev Will Hughes, Chris Paige who is the Chairman of Petersfield RBL, Cllr Jamie Matthews, whose first engagement as Mayor this was, and finally from Doc of The Royal Naval Association.

The Royal British Legion provided a Guard of Honour at the service of commemoration for Commander Loftus Jones of Petersfield who was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry displayed exactly 110 years ago, on 31 May 1916.
We hear from the Ceremony, led by Rev Will Hughes, Chris Paige who is the Chairman of Petersfield RBL, Cllr Jamie Matthews, whose first engagement as Mayor this was, and finally from Doc of The Royal Naval Association.

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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.

Voices and stories from Petersfield in Hampshire, UK