More than 1,000 people from across the world gathered at Bergen-Belsen Memorial on Sunday to mark 80 years since British forces liberated the concentration camp.
Among them was Petty Officer Abigail Sondack from the Royal Navy, who served as the standard bearer during the Jewish memorial service.
Reflecting on the moment, she said: ‘It was really emotional. Stood here as a Jewish member of the Armed Forces and also someone whose grandfather was part of the Royal Artillery Regiment.’
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