A special ceremony was held in Motherwell to honour those who died as prisoners of war in the Far East during the Second World War.
The event at the Civic Centre marked the anniversary of the end of the conflict when Japanese forces surrendered on August 15, 1945.
War veterans, local politicians, and members of the public gathered to remember the service personnel who fought in the Far East campaign which lasted from December 1941 to August 1945.
The Remembrance Service was led by Provost Kenneth Duffy and South Lanarkshire Provost Margaret Cooper.
Attendees laid wreaths at the war memorial and observed a minute's silence.
Provost Duffy said: "It's vitally important we continue to remember the sacrifice made by those who lost their lives in the Far East.
"The conflict lasted longer than the war in Europe, being fought across almost the entire region from Hawaii to North-East India and on a scale that's hard to imagine.
"It is 79 years since the conflict ended, and our gratitude and admiration for those who fought so bravely for freedom many thousands of miles from home remains undiminished.
"Today is an opportunity to reflect on this important part of our history.
"We are eternally grateful for their sacrifice to protect freedom, and we must make sure their bravery is never forgotten."
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