THE COUNTY fell silent at services across Oxfordshire earlier this week to remember the sacrifice made by thousands of soldiers who lost their lives in conflict.

In Bicester, a special ceremony was held for soldiers and members of staff from the Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Munitions and Search (DEMS) Training Regiment at their headquarters in St George's Barracks on Monday.

Wreaths from each of the Services and one from the Regiment were laid against the name wall and a short recital from the poem 'For the Fallen' was read by the Regimental Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class One Daniel Piner, followed by a two-minute silence.

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A bugler played The Last Post to bring the proceedings to an end and a 'flaming poppy' positioned in front of the wall of remembrance was lit, reminiscent of an eternal flame.

Thousands of people joined Bicester’s Remembrance Day event on Sunday.

Organised by Bicester Town Council, the service was held at St Edburg’s Church followed by a parade around the Market Square involving about 500 people.

Among the dignitaries who attended were Deputy Lieutenant Miranda Markham, Bicester town Mayor Councillor Jason Slaymaker, Lt Col Lyndon Robinson of Bicester Garrison, Lt Col Nathan Crew of 1 Regt RLC, and Col Ramstack, of the United States Air Force based at RAF Croughton.

Mr Slaymaker said: “I was so proud to see the people of Bicester come together to recognise the sacrifice made by so many in conflicts around the world."

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Pupils at schools also had the chance to reflect on Monday as children at Glory Farm Primary School, along with their teachers, congregated at their memorial on the school field which was created by the whole school community.

Ben Pearson, a Year 5 pupil, said: “It felt good being together as a school and it was touching thinking about what the soldiers have done for us as a country."

Services and parades also took place in other towns and villages in Oxfordshire such as Oxford, Witney, Didcot, Wallingford, Chinnor and Banbury.