THE men who gave their lives for their country during the First World War have been commemorated with striking statues.

As part of a nationwide campaign honouring soldiers during this, the centenary year of the end of the war, silhouettes have been installed at the Witton Cemetery chapel building, near Northwich Town Council.

Sitting proudly on benches outside the chapel, the figures serve as a reminder of the sacrifice made by so many between 1914 and 1918, as well as during other conflicts.

Similar sights can be seen at places of worship and significance across the country in the run-up to Armistice Day, with the ‘There But Not There’ campaign cementing those who never returned at the heart of their communities.

Northwich town mayor, Cllr Alison Gerrard, said: “It is most heartening to see such a thoughtful gesture to commemorate the lives of those brave men and women who gave so much in the First World War.

“The silhouettes are very effective in reminding us of the 100 years that have passed.”

Further statues have been donated to Witton Church Walk and Victoria Road primary schools, as a gesture to thank pupils for their help in renovating the Church Road war memorial, which was rededicated in a ceremony last month.

The silhouettes serve as an education tool, in line with the Remembered charity’s ‘There But Not There’ campaign aims of educating all generations.

The hope is to commemorate those who died, educate the younger generation, and help heal today’s veterans through sales funds generated.