Dignitaries attended a “poignant” ceremony at the Burma Star war memorial in High Wycombe to bay tribute to those who served in the “Forgotten War” on Victory over Japan day.

VJ day, on August 15, is the day Japan surrendered in WII, marking the end of the six-year battle which claimed millions of lives.

To mark the occasion a ceremony was held at the Burma Star Memorial at The Rye in High Wycombe where dignitaries, including mayor of the town mayor Brian Pearce, laid wreaths.

The Burma Campaign – which involved hundreds of thousands of men on both sides in the Far East - was overlooked during WWII and therefore named the Forgotten War.

VJ day also marks the end of the Burma Campaign and tributes were paid on Tuesday the "forgotten" soldiers who fought during the war.

Mayor of High Wycombe, Brian Pearce, said: “We remembered the poor soldiers that fought in Burma – my father was there so for me it was very poignant.

“It is very important that these things are remembered. As time goes on more and more people are getting involved in these kinds of these, more people are going to Remembrance Day services everywhere in every town.

“The main thing is we don’t want it to happen again – no one wants a war. It was very important that we remember them and don’t do it again.

“I feel very strongly, my Father was in Burma, my Mother was in the army and a lot of people suffered and paid the ultimate price.”

This was the first Burma Star commemoration since the death of High Wycombe legend and Burma Veteran - Monty Seymour – who passed away in January this year at the age of 102.

Chairman of the High Wycombe Royal British Legion, Kevin Taylor, said: “The British Legion are the custodians of Remembrance and as such it's important that we do remember. It's when we forget these things that mistakes begin to happen again.”