A TRIO of metal soldier silhouettes have been dedicated to the people of Kingswinford and Wall Heath as part of the town’s Armed Forces Day celebrations.

The ‘Silent Soldiers’ have been installed across Townsend Place in Kingswinford, with one displayed outside Dudley Building Society.

The building society also houses a book of remembrance for the local community to sign and remember those who fought for the country.

A packed commemorative service was held in Townsend Place last week, featuring a touching message from Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Alan Taylor, who paid tribute to the men and women who rebuilt the country after the First World War.

Dudley South MP Mike Wood also attended the event, and was among many who enjoyed a moving choir performance from local schools.

Students from Blanford Mere, Church of the Ascension and Dawley Brook primary schools sang a selection of wartime classics alongside Summerhill School choir.

Steven Bibby, head of music at Summerhill School described the children as “a credit to their schools”.

Philip Arch, of Wilkes Tranter Accountants, which is also home to one of the silent soldier silhouettes, said: “We are really proud to have a Silent Soldier on display at our office and have received positive feedback from both clients and staff.”

While Lisa Evans, supervisor at Dudley Building Society’s Kingswinford branch, added: “We were pleased to support such a special event.

“It was great to see so many local people coming together in the sunshine to remember their loved ones.”