Ernie Clark. Hilperton Division, Wiltshire Council.

70 years ago, World War Two was declared over.

While the war in Europe ended in early May 1945 it continued in the Far East.

The Japanese finally surrendered on 14 August 1945 following the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and Soviet declaration of war and invasion of Manchuria. The next day, Wednesday 15 August 1945 was celebrated as VJ (Victory over Japan) Day.

Those who served in the Far East were awarded either the Burma Star or the Pacific Star or, if awarded, either the Burma Clasp or Pacific Clasp respectively, to be worn on the ribbon of that one of these two campaign stars to have been first earned and awarded.