Hundreds gathered to recognise the sacrifices made by servicemen and women in the two world wars and more recent conflicts. In Wigan a procession involving veterans, serving armed service personnel and other uniformed organisations, marched through the town before taking part in a ceremony at the parish church war memorial which included the last post and a two-minute silence at 11am.
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An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.
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Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.
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A five goal thriller at Elland Road in front of 12,248 fans.
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Andy Ritchie celebrates after scoring against the Royals. The other United goalscorers that day were John Buckley and Keith Edwards.