OKEHAMPTON’s Devon county and borough councillor Kevin Ball and West Devon Borough Council mayor Mike Davies have expressed their gratitude to the fallen of the First World War as part of a national campaign.

The Royal British Legion has has launched the movement to say ‘thank you’ to all who served, during the First World War.

The campaign honours not only the 1.1-million British and Commonwealth Armed Forces who lost their lives in the First World War, but also those who played their part on the home front and those who returned to build a better life for the benefit of generations to come.

Director general of The Royal British Legion Charles Byrne said: ‘We all have a connection to the First World War, for me it is Private Ross Ryan, my grandfather, and we all have a reason to say “thank you” to this special generation. Whether your personal “thank you” is an event dedicated to those who made a difference in your community, a visit to a place of significance, or a simple tweet, there’s no limit to the ways people can take part.

‘We are making a plea to every single person across the UK to get involved and take a moment in this very significant year to say “thank you”.’

Both Cllr Ball and Cllr Davies wanted to express their gratitude for those who served from the wards they represent, including those who served on the home front; women left to step into the workforce and farmers who gave up horses and men.

Visit rbl.org.uk/thankyou to find out more.