Gulf War veterans' rally

Monday 20 January 1997 00:02 GMT

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Veterans of the Gulf War gathered in London yesterday for a memorial service in Trafalgar Square to mark the sixth anniversary of the start of the war. Around 100 veterans then marched to the Cenotaph in Whitehall where wreaths were laid for the 47 who died in the conflict along with memorial crosses for 121 who have died since the war.

Tony Flint, of the National Gulf Veterans and Families Association criticised the Ministry of Defence's lack of interest in the event.

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