Three new plaques have been installed at Salisbury War Memorial to remember those who died while serving in the Second World War.

The cast bronze plaques, which are on the south side of the War Memorial facing Salisbury Guildhall, list the names of 224 local people who died while fighting for their country. These join the existing six plaques which recognise the 460 local citizens who lost their lives in the First World War.

Turf will be laid at both sides of the War Memorial this year ahead of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal launch on Saturday, October 28 and the Armistice and Remembrance Sunday ceremonies.

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A special dedication of the plaques will be included in this year’s Armistice Day service on Saturday, November 11.

Project manager Chris Hewitt said: "Finally the men of Salisbury who died in the Second World War have the Memorial they deserve next to those who died in the First World War."

The plaques cost £19,300 and were paid for with funds raised by private donations. Installation of the plaques was carried out by contractor Fitzpatrick Woolmer of Rochester.