Veteran who served in Portsmouth says "forgetfulness is almost criminal"
It comes as ceremonies will take place across Hampshire today to mark Armistice Day
A veteran who served in Portsmouth is saying "forgetfulness is almost criminal".
Ceremonies will be taking place across Hampshire today to mark Armistice Day.
Henry Rice served at HMS Collingwood and was a signalman, travelling around the world and serving onboard and offboard a Navy ship.
He said: "On the very day I was 17 and a half, yippee, the letter arrived.
"Family life was very difficult and suddenly this was salvation.
"I was escaping.
"As it happened, I adored my four years in the Navy."
He signed up in 1943, going to HMS Collingwood, Portsmouth, after an introduction of uniform, food and medicals.
From there, he was sent to the Isle of Man to become a signalman.
Then further sent to Sicily to join a 'landing ship' which he says he served on for the whole of his wartime service.
Mr Rice told us his thoughts on remembrance.
He said: "At this particular moment, forgetfulness is almost criminal.
"I've got five great grandsons and the thought of them getting involved in that sort of thing?
"It frightens me."
Commemoration events will take place across the county today to mark Armistice Day.