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Lee Rigby remembered at memorial service
A soldier from Middleton, who was murdered outside his barracks in Woolwich, will be included in a national memorial for fallen servicemen and women later.
Fusilier Lee Rigby's name will be among 17 that'll be read out during a dedication service at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire.
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Lee Rigby's name added to national memorial
Fusilier Lee Rigby's name has been added to the country's memorial to fallen servicemen.
The soldier from Middleton was murdered by extremists just yards from his barracks in Woolwich in May last year.
Lee Rigby honoured at National Memorial Arboretum
Fusilier Lee Rigby has been honoured at a service remembering fallen servicemen.
The soldier from Middleton was murdered by Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale near Woolwich Barracks last year.
The soldier is one of 17 servicemen to have their names added to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
The annual event remembers fallen servicemen who have been killed on duty the previous year.
Family members will lay wreaths at the memorial after the service.
