2 Minute Silence

The Surgery will be observing a 2 minute silence at 12 noon on Friday 15th August 2025.

What is Victory over Japan Day?

VJ Day marks the anniversary of 15 August 1945 when Japan announced its surrender to the Allied forces.

The surrender was met with relief and celebration that after six long years the Second World War was finally over.

While millions took part in parades and street parties, there was also great sadness - the human cost was enormous and many eagerly awaited the safe return of loved ones.

Over 90,000 British troops were casualties in the war against Japan - 30,000 died and 37,500 were held as prisoners of war.

For hundreds of thousands of service personnel from Britain and the Commonwealth, it would take many months to be reunited with loved ones, some of whom they hadn’t seen for more than five years.

Published: Aug 12, 2025