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Wreaths are laid at the base of the war memorial Credit: ITV Meridian

Wreaths are being laid at the new memorial at Tertre, Belgium honouring the 6,866 soldiers from the Royal West Kents who died in World War One.

The memorial in Belgium is dedicated to soldiers who died in the Great War Credit: ITV Meridian

A memorial to more than 6,000 men of the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment who died in the Great War is being unveiled today.

The statue at the scene of the regiment's first action is being unveiled this morning in Belgium.

The memorial service taking place in Belgium Credit: ITV Meridian

Spectators are turned out for the Great War memorial service Credit: ITV Meridian

The unveiling service in Belgium is taking place this morning Credit: ITV Meridian

The first memorial in Belgium honouring Kent soldiers who fought and fell in the Great War.