A World War Two veteran visited a rugby club in Amersham last week to tell his moving account of the last living moments of one of their former members.

Private Stephen G. Morgan joined over 130 guests for the 31st President’s Lunch at Amersham & Chiltern RFC on Saturday April 2.

Private Morgan fought at the Battle of Arnhem alongside Lieutenant Jack Grayburn, an Amersham & Chiltern RFC player for 12 years, and is believed to be the last person to talk to him prior to his death during the battle.

Mr Grayburn, who represented the club between 1927 and 1939, was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for valour at the Battle of Arnhem.

Club president Peter Osborne said: “It was a huge privilege to have Steve attend the luncheon and share with us his very moving account of the last moments of the life of one of our most renowned members.

“We remember all our lost players, and especially Jack, through the Grayburn Room at our clubhouse.

“We are extremely grateful to Steve for joining us to make this year’s lunch one of the most memorable yet.”

One third of the club’s playing members died in the Second World War with Jack Grayburn being one of 20 who did not return.

Mr Morgan was presented with a specially commissioned photograph by Deputy Chairman Martyn Fletcher.

He also met members of Amersham & Chiltern’s thriving mini rugby section who were mascots for the 1st XV game against Old Priorians later that afternoon.