Crowds lined the streets to pay their respects during High Wycombe’s Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service.
Hundreds of current and former servicemen took part in the procession, which left Queen Victoria Road at 10.30am.
There was an array of serviceman, including representatives from the RAF, local cadet groups, British Red Cross and St John Ambulance.
Sir Colin Terry, Deputy Lieutenant, and the town’s mayor, Councillor Khalil Ahmed, took the salute in the High Street before proceeding to the memorial outside All Saints’ Church.
Speaking after the parade, Councillor Ahmed said he had never seen a Wycombe Remembrance Sunday service so well attended.
He said: “It has been growing year on year and this year was an exceptional turnout. It was mind-blowing.
“For me it was a personal pleasure. There’s so many communities continuing to remember the fallen. As a Muslim mayor I am proud and privileged to serve the town on a day like that.
“We are all one. There’s no difference between us. There are a few people who might think differently but we are all one and we all have the same respect for the fallen. Everybody respects the freedom that we enjoy today and this is the time to show it.”
Crowds gathered by the war memorial, outside the church, where a two minute silence was observed, followed by the laying of the wreaths and prayers.
Serviceman and dignitaries then made their way into the church for a special service, which members of the public were also able to join.
During the service, RAF High Wycombe Ladies’ Choir sang and Councillor Ahmed read from Micah.
The congregation were invited to sing a number of hymns and stand for prayer.
The town’s MP, Steve Baker, also addressed those who had gathered at the church.
The service finished at about 12.15pm and the forces led the parade through to High Street, back towards Queen Victoria Road.
There was a noticeable police presence at the parade, with officers stood outside the church and following the procession through the town centre.
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