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The story of The Last Post

The BBC website has just published the emotive story of The Last Post...

Bugle Call
 

With bands up and down the country taking part in their community Remembrance Day on the weekend, the BBC has just published an article on its website that tells the story of the 'Last Post'.

Bugle Call

The author is Alwyn W Turner, who recalls the fascinating, and at times deeply moving history of a very simple bugle call that has now come to symbolise our lasting respect to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

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Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-34768398

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