The brave service of sailors in the Second World War is set to be remembered once more as a special parade returns next month.

The Royal Naval Patrol Service’s annual reunion parade and service will take place at their wartime headquarters in Lowestoft on Saturday, October 5.

Heroes who gave their lives during the Second World War are set to be honoured at the 49th annual service of remembrance at Belle Vue Park in Lowestoft, where a memorial to fallen service members is based.

During the Second World War, Lowestoft was the central depot of the RNPS, whose main role was minesweeping to keep vital supply lines open.

The headquarters, HMS Europa, was in the Sparrow’s Nest Gardens with other bases around the town.

There were about 66,000 men in the Patrol Service serving in 6,000 ships of which 14,000 were killed and 600 ships lost.

The 48th annual Royal Naval Patrol Service reunion in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick HowesThe 48th annual Royal Naval Patrol Service reunion in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Leo Whisstock, national secretary of the RNPS Association, said: "It is the usual format as previous years with the service at our memorial in Belle Vue Park at 11am and then we reform in Sparrows Nest Gardens for the march past and salute, ahead an address from our President, Commander Garry Titmus RN and speeches from the Mayor of Lowestoft prior to the 'Sunset' ceremony.

"As ever we would like to see members of the public join us there, as well as ex-service members of the community."

The service and parade honours the men who manned the minesweepers and escort vessels and saw service in all waters of the world as they carried out duties to keep vital supply lines open.

The poignant parade and annual service is set to include traditional hymns, the Arctic and Naval prayers, alongside the act of remembrance with a reading of the Exhortation ahead of the laying of patrol service and civic wreaths and private tributes.