Standard-bearer flies the flag for Remembrance
A STANDARD-BEARER for the Royal British Legion has underlined the importance of Remembrance Day as conflicts continue around the world.
Muir Group Housing Association resident, Wilfred Woodruff, who served with the 2nd Battalion of the Scots Guards for six years, will be representing the regiment at this year’s Remembrance services in Ellesmere Port. 
Mr Woodruff, pictured, who lives in the town and saw service from 1955-61 before retiring from the regiment on medical grounds, continued to train Cheshire Army cadets for 34 years, until 2005.
He has spoken of the importance of keeping Remembrance Day alive in order to teach future generations about the sacrifices made by so many in the face of war.
“You have to remember the sacrifices made,” said Mr Woodruff, 79, who flies the flag for the RBL at events in the Cheshire area.
“The services recognise those who have lost their lives, both in the two World Wars and other conflicts.
“It is important that young people of today, and adults too, respect the fact that so many people have died in battle.”
The Scots Guards can trace their origins back to 1642 during the reign of King Charles I.
The historic regiment has played a part in iconic battles such as those at Waterloo and Sevastopol, as well as throughout multiple theatres of the First and Second World Wars, the Falklands and the First Gulf War.
While serving with the regiment, Mr Woodruff was stationed in Dusseldorf, Germany from 1955-58.
He has been an RBL standard bearer for 28 years.
“I will be back in uniform and on parade for the Remembrance events taking place in Ellesmere Port this year,” he said.
“Sacrifices are still being made in foreign fields and I am very proud to be a part in making sure people remember the fallen.”
Mr Woodruff also takes part in the RBL’s annual Poppy Appeal, and has this year been out and about selling poppies at the Morrison’s supermarket in Whitby.
