RELATIVES spoke of their pride as hundreds of people assembled to honour Private Frederick Dancox.

The parade marked 100 years since Private Dancox was awarded a Victoria Cross for his bravery during the First World War in Ypres, Belgium.

Private Dancox was honoured with a plaque at Dancox House Army Reserve Centre, with his emotional grandson, also called Frederick Dancox invited to unveil the plaque.

Mr Dancox, who now lives in Droitwich said: "I am so proud that my grandad has been remembered in this way.

"I am so thankful as I never expected anything like this, I was only recently made aware of the plans.

"We have been to Belgium and France to see where he would have been and went to where he died and in a way I am proud that my children and grandchildren are also proud of him (Private Dancox)."

As well as Mr Dancox, two of Private Dancox's great-grandchildren also attended the ceremony.

Hundreds of people lined the streets as the Worcestershire Regiment and 1st Mercia Regiment marched from Worcester Cathedral to Dancox House going through the High Street.

Well known figures in the county in attendance included MP Robin Walker, the Mayor of Worcester Cllr Steve Mackay and the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire Patrick Holcroft who laid the first wreath after the plaque was unveiled.

Several councillors were also in attendance, including Labour leader Cllr Adrian Gregson and Conservative Cllr Alan Feeney.

Both Cllr Mackay and Lt Col Holcroft spoke in tribute of the bravery of Private Dancox who received the highest military decoration awarded for valour in the face of the enemy, the Victoria Cross.

Major Andy Snell, of Dragon Company, 1st Mercia Battalion said: "It is important to remember those that have made the ultimate sacrifice and to let our soldiers know that if the worst should happen, they will be remembered proudly."

MP for Worcester Robin Walker tweeted: "A great privilege to see @MercianRegiment march through Worcester and see the plaque unveiled for Pte Fred Dancox VC with his grandson today."