Horncastle RBL appeals for attendees for war '˜hero' funeral

The Horncastle branch of the Royal British Legion is appealing for members of the public to attend the funeral of a former solider who died recently.

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Apr 2017, 14:57 BST

Updated 9th May 2017, 20:18 BST

Robert Neale died in Boston’s Pilgrim hospital last month - just days before his 89th birthday.

Sadly, Mr Neale, who lived in Belchford, passed away on his own. He is a widower and has no children.

Julian Millington, chairman of the Horncastle and District Branch of the RBL, said: “It probably seems a strange request but I am looking for people to attend his funeral.