A Wrexham army veteran has saluted 'The Fallen' with a cascade of poppies.

The 1,111 poppies have been unveiled at Pendine Park’s Gwern Alyn care home to honour those who lost their lives during active service.

The number of poppies represent the date and time of the Armistice in World War One on November 11, 1918 – the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month.

The former lance corporal, 92-year-old Cliff Perkins, said: "It is important to recognise the contribution of the heroes who fought for their country in both world wars and in subsequent conflicts.

"I served in peacetime for two years based in Menden, Germany.

"I was lucky enough not to have to go into battle but many do.

"We should never forget the debt we owe them.

"This poppy display is one of the loveliest I have seen in all my years.

"Well done to everyone who made it possible.

"I salute them."

 The cascade of poppies in front of the unknown Tommy silhouette.  (Image: Rick Matthews)

The display was put together by the care home manager, Cindy Clutton, who used bright red, weather-proof artificial poppies.

She said: "I used exactly 1,111 poppies to mark the Remembrance Day date of the 11th of the 11th.

"We always try to do something each year on Remembrance Day.

"It is important to our residents and their families, a number of whom are armed services veterans.

"It is also the desire of everyone in our team to ensure the day does not go unmarked."

Last year, Ms Clutton created the display in the gardens of Hillbury House, Pendine Park’s sister care home next door to Gwern Alyn, but this year it was decided to have the exhibit at the front of Gwern Alyn.

On previous occasions, the team have also made a purple poppy display in memory of the working animals who served during the war.

Fellow residents John Neal and John Hughes praised the exhibit.

Mr Neal’s father, George Neal, was a veteran of the First World War and served in the Coldstream Guards.

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Mr Neal, aged 95, who once ran a guesthouse in Llandudno, said: "Seeing the poppy display brings back so many memories of my father.

"He was one of only two men from his original battalion who survived the trenches, and one of only 15 out of 1,021 men in his regiment who lived to return from the horrors of the Somme.

"It is so important not to forget the fallen and those who have selflessly served in both World Wars and subsequent conflicts.

"They sacrificed so much for us that it is only right we take some time each year to remember them."

Fellow resident Mr Hughes, who served with the RAF military police in Germany, agreed.

His wife, Barbara, said: "In previous years John always made a special effort to attend the local Remembrance Services.

"He believes it’s only right that we should express our thanks to those who lost their lives so that we could live in peace.

"Seeing this poppy display at Gwern Alyn brings us both such joy.

"We’re hugely thankful to Cindy and the team for making this possible."