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Graves of soldiers who were awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) in the First World War have been restored at Brookwood Cemetery in Woking after falling into disrepair.

A Service of Remembrance was held on Thursday, March 26, to commemorate the sacrifices made by 12 Victoria Cross recipients buried at the cemetery, and to unveil the work completed by the Victoria Cross Trust.

Gary Stapleton, founder and chairman of the trust, said: “It went absolutely brilliantly.

“Dignitaries showed up to see the restoration, the mayor and other members of the council.”

The service was led by a Padre from Deepcut and featured a bugler from the Army Corps of Music as well as Bisley Rifle Club.

Mr Stapleton said: “I think some people were surprised to learn 12 VC graves are there.”

A team of seven spent four days working hard to complete the major restoration project, as the graves were in various states of repair.

“Hopefully more people will be visiting the graves because they are absolutely amazing,” Mr Stapleton said.

“I know the manager really hopes that people will come here to look. It’s an amazing place.”