Mercian Regiment pay tribute to comrades at Crich Stand memorial service

There were moving scenes at Crich Stand on Sunday, as current and former members of the army regiments associated with the memorial made the 96th annual pilgrimage to the hilltop.
A sea cadet assists the dignitaries up the steps.

Picture: Eric Gregory.A sea cadet assists the dignitaries up the steps.

Picture: Eric Gregory.
A sea cadet assists the dignitaries up the steps. Picture: Eric Gregory.

The event is a chance for serving and retired personnel from the Mercian Regiment, and its forerunner the Sherwood Foresters, to meet old friends and remember comrades. Here's some of the best pictures from the day.