Plea for public to attend former soldier's funeral

Monday, 14 December 2015 00:00

People on the Island are being urged to turn out today to the funeral of a Second World War veteran and Japanese prisoner of war.

The Royal British Legion is hoping the public can help give 96-year old James Burge the 'send-off he deserves'.

Mr Burge lived at Sheen Valley Care Home - he'd either outlived or lost contact with his friends and family.

A service will take place at the Lawn Cemetery in Douglas at 11am.

Carl Underwood is the chairman of the RBL - he says it really is a time to reflect:

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