These are VE Day heroes submitted by our readers that still inspire us all today

Today we pay tribute to our entire Second World War generation. Here are some of the countless local heroes who played their part in securing victory in Europe.

Lest we forget.

5. My cousin

"He won the VC: the youngest Scottish recipient. Sadly died young." | Other 3rd Party Photo: Victoria Sutherland

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6. Arthur Victor Gunning

"My father, served in both 1st and 2nd World Wars. RFC and RAF." | Other 3rd Party Photo: Kathleen Anne Pullen

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7. My father

"My father, RFA North Atlantic convoys and l think Burma, not sure as he died in 1948 and my mother would never talk of him." | Other 3rd Party Photo: Jan Wagner