HUNDREDS of people turned up to a special remembrance service to honour a town's war hero.

Residents of Connah's Quay and Shotton marked the centenary of the end of the First World War by parading through the town, laying the wreaths and crosses and then unveiling the memorial stone of Henry Weale.

Henry, known locally as Harry, was awarded the Victorian Cross for his bravery under enemy fire and the special paving stones were unveiled during the annual service.

Cllr Ian Dunbar, of Connah's Quay, said: "We have held a remembrance service for years and years but this one is the one that's going to be remembered.

"We had the unveiling of the memorial and the medals that Henry Weale was awarded.

"I'm pleased to see we have all the dignitaries here and all the organisations such as cadets and scouts, it's one to remember."

The remembrance service was held at the Civic Hall where Guide and Scout, Olivia Wimbush and Callum Sephton read a poem, before parading to the memorial for the laying of the wreaths and crosses.

Hundreds of people also stayed for the unveiling of the special stones, which will be placed at the Harry Weale memorial garden in Shotton.

Jack Sargeant, who spoke at the event, said in his speech: "I'm extremely proud and delighted to have been asked to say a few words on this special occasion.

"Today we have the great opportunity to celebrate the life of one of Shotton's bravest residents, Harry Weale VC.

"Harry was only 16 years old when he came forward to fight for and protect his country. 16 years of age, lets ask ourselves would we be willing to do the same in this day and age?

"I for one can not imagine how Harry must have felt leaving home for the first time into the unknown, into a foreign country to fight."