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# Armed Forces Day flag flying high in Burntwood
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/armed-forces-day-flag-flying-high-in-burntwood/
- Published: 2026-06-27T12:51:23.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-27T12:51:37.000Z
- Description: Burntwood Town Council marks national event by raising flag at Burntwood Library.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: News, Burntwood, Community

THE Armed Forces Day flag is flying high in Burntwood to mark the national event.

Members of Burntwood Town Council took part in a short civic ceremony this morning (27th June) at Burntwood Library.

Cllr Michael Galvin said:

> "As the deputy chair for Burntwood Town Council, I’m honoured to be raising the flag for Armed Forces Day.  
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> "I grew up listening to my grandparents and other relatives talk about their experiences of the Second World War.  
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> "I dedicate this flag to all of the brave men and women who have served our country in the armed services.  
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> "I would particularly like to do this to honour my Dad’s cousin, William Galvin RN, who made the ultimate sacrifice where he lost his life during the D-Day landings in 1944."