In Abergavenny, the town's Remembrance Sunday service was once again lead by Canon Mark Soady, of St Mary's Priory.

He reminded those gathered at the service that the two minutes silence was introduced by King George V.

"One minute was a time of thanksgiving for those who had returned alive, the second minute was to remember the fallen," he said.

"So it is right that we remember both groups as we gather here today."

Speaking of risk that our service personal take he added: "No soldier, sailor or airman goes out of his or her way to loose their life, they often put themselves at risk with out thinking of the consequences. In that moment, in that split second they act on impulse, their training kicks in, they do what they feel is right.

"As we stand here today and remember those who have made the sacrifice, and especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice."