Cambs ACF Officer Honours the Fallen in Singapore

Captain Victoria Houghton, Staff Officer of No. 1 (Hereward) Company, Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force, had the honour of representing the Army Cadets at the Remembrance Sunday service held at Kranji War Cemetery in Singapore on Sunday 8 November 2026, whilst visiting the country for work.

(Above) Captain Houghton at Kranji War Cemetery.

Invited by the British High Commission, Captain Houghton laid a wreath on behalf of the Army Cadet Force during the commemorative service, which was led by His Excellency Mr Nik Mehta OBE.

The service brought together diplomats, senior military representatives and international dignitaries from countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sierra Leone, Japan, India and Indonesia, united in paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

(Above) Kranji War Cemetery. (Wikimedia Commons)

Maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Kranji War Cemetery holds particular significance for Cambridgeshire. Many soldiers of the Cambridgeshire Regiment lost their lives during the Second World War in the Far East and are buried or commemorated at the cemetery.

Reflecting on the occasion, Captain Houghton said:

“It was an immense privilege to represent the Army Cadets at such a significant and moving occasion. Standing at Kranji, knowing that so many men from Cambridgeshire travelled thousands of miles from home and never returned, was particularly poignant.

(Above) The message on the wreath.

“Remembrance is about ensuring their sacrifice is never forgotten. To lay a wreath on behalf of the Army Cadet Force, alongside representatives from across the world, was a genuine honour.

“Looking ahead, our ambition is to bring a contingent of Cambridgeshire cadets to Asia in 2029, allowing them to follow in the footsteps of those who served and gain a deeper understanding of our county’s military history.”

The ceremony provided a powerful reminder of the enduring connections between Cambridgeshire and the Far East, and the importance of passing the stories of those who served on to future generations.

Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force remains committed to promoting remembrance, developing young people’s understanding of military history and ensuring that the sacrifices of previous generations continue to be recognised and respected.

We Will Remember Them.

Text thanks to Sgt Donald and Captain Houghton.