A blind 95-year-old RAF veteran has spoken of his pride after representing his Farnham care home as the town’s Remembrance Sunday service.

The November 10 event was a special one for Waverley Grange Bupa Care Home resident Len Williams as he laid a wreath in memory of his family and all those who served.

The nonagenarian also represented Blind Veterans UK as he’s been generously supported by the charity since being registered blind following his service.

Len Williams Waverley Grange Remembrance
He was accompanied by his sons and grandson to the service off South Street. (Waverley Grange Farnham)

Len proudly wore his National Service medal, Blind Veterans UK tie and his father’s WWI medals to the service, where he laid a wreath.

He was accompanied by his grandsons and two children, Gareth and Ceri, and Waverley Grange’s activity coordinator, Margo Thomas.

Len, who moved into Waverley Grange nearly three years ago, comes from a military background as his father and uncles brought fought in WWI.

Waverley Grange Farnham Remembrance
Arriving at the memorial. (Waverley Grange)

He undertook National Service shortly after turning 18 and entered the RAF in November 1947. He trained at Padgate, Warrington and Suffolk, staying on until 1949 because of the Berlin Airlift crisis.

“I would like to thank Farnham Town Council for their excellent community organisation of the service and for making me feel so welcome,” said Len after the service.

“Also, a big thank you to Waverley Grange staff and carers for their support of Remembrance Day, they truly appreciate the importance of this day.”

“It was an honour to watch Len lay the commemorative wreath at this year’s Remembrance Service; a truly moving experience,” said home manager, Dilyana Sharkova.