A LARGE crowd of military and civilian staff at HMNB Clyde paused to remember those who gave their lives during their annual Remembrance Service.

The event took place on Thursday, November 7, at St Mungo’s Church, with more than 150 people in attendance.

The Clyde Chaplaincy Team led the service, with the Reverend Mark Dalton welcoming everyone and reading the opening prayer.

The service was hosted at St Mungo's Church (Image: LPhot Stuart Dickson) The Base Warrant Officer, Warrant Officer 1, Lee Morgan, read the Roll of Honour.

Attendees joined in singing the Naval Hymn, and Charlie Breach, a former member of 43 Commando, played the Last Post to mark the traditional two minutes’ silence.

The Military Wives Choir sang ‘The Poppy Red’ while Naval Base staff laid wreaths.

Wreaths were laid by various members of the naval base staff (Image: LPhot Stuart Dickson) Wreaths were laid by Naval Base Commander, Commodore Sharon Malkin ADC; Commander Submarine Flotilla, Commodore Paul Dunn OBE; 43 Commando, Colonel Adam Whitmarsh; Ministry of Defence Police, Chief Inspector Des Kennedy; Babcock, Mr Lynton Simmonds; Lockheed Martin UK, Mr Norman Stewart; and HMS Neptune, Able Seaman 1 Writer Suete King.

On Remembrance Sunday, Naval Base Commander, Commodore Sharon Malkin joined local residents and dignitaries at Hermitage Park in Helensburgh to join the nation in the act of remembrance.

The Reverend George Hunter, Chaplain to the Forces (Volunteer), led the service, with the Helensburgh Sea Cadets providing the Guard of Honour.

The service was led by the Reverend George Hunter  (Image: LPhot Stuart Dickson)The Neptune Volunteer Band provided musical accompaniment.

At 11am, a silence fell as the Last Post played, allowing attendees to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Wreaths were laid by veterans and community groups, with Commodore Sharon Malkin laying a wreath on behalf of the Royal Navy.

Commodore Malkin said: "It is an honour to stand alongside our local community and remember those who have come before us.

Multiple services were also held across the country (Image: LPhot Stuart Dickson) "We are here today in gratitude and solidarity to honour past sacrifices and those who continue to protect our freedoms and secure our future."

Royal Navy personnel from HMNB Clyde also attended Remembrance events in Glasgow and Inverness, as well as multiple services across the country.