A ceremony was held in Cae Glas Park, Oswestry to mark the proud and significant moment Sergeant Harold Edward Whitfield was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1918.

What made the ceremony even more special was the family of Pte Harold Whitfield who attended to show their support.

The Victoria Cross is the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy.

A memorial stone has been placed near to the iron gates of Cae Glas Park, which also act as a war memorial to the fallen of the First and Second World War.

Mayor of Oswestry, Councillor Vince Hunt said: "As the mayor it is my pleasure to welcome everyone to this ceremony. We are proud as a town council to host this ceremony and we are honoured to welcome the Whitfield family to the ceremony today.

"It is wonderful to see it being supported by school children as well."

The family were overwhelmed with the support they received from the council and people who gathered at the unveiling of the stone.

Geriant Whitfield, 27, is the great grandson of Harold. He grew up in Llanfyllin but is now living in Warrington. He said: "It is a very proud moment for me and my family. My nan told me we were going to commemorate the one-hundred year anniversary of the war so I didn't expect this at all.

"I've really enjoyed it, I've been to quite a few but nothing like this. I would have liked to follow in his footsteps because he has inspired me growing up. Nan always spoke about him and we have pictures everywhere.

"It would be nice if more youngsters were here but you don't see it nowadays, they fought in the war for us and more young people should show their respect."

Harold Whitfield was born in Oswestry in June 1886. He enlisted in the Shropshire Yeomanry in 1908 and went on to serve in the First World War, reaching the rank of Squadron Sergeant Major after 28 years' of service.

Harold died in December 1956 because of a road accident whilst on his way home from work, and he is buried in Oswestry Cemetery.