The chairman of Islington Veterans Association admitted he was disappointed that no Australian or New Zealander was present for yesterday’s Anzac Day remembrance.

Islington Gazette: Islington Veterans Association and Deputy Mayor of Islington Cllr Una O'Halloran, right, listen to readings during an Anzac Day remembrance event in Islington Green. Picture: Polly HancockIslington Veterans Association and Deputy Mayor of Islington Cllr Una O'Halloran, right, listen to readings during an Anzac Day remembrance event in Islington Green. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)

The service, at Islington Green, was held to honour those who died in Gallipoli in the First World War.

Dennis Sharrocks said: “The turnout within the association was fine, but we were a bit disappointed that no Australian or New Zealander turned up, as we usually ask one person to lay the wreath. A lady did turn up right at the end, but it was too late.”

He added: “Anzac Day is something that gets forgotten about compared to Remembrance in November. Gallipoli was a big loss of life for Australia and New Zealand, who were fighting on behalf of the British.

Islington Gazette: Islington Veterans Association and Deputy Mayor of Islington Cllr Una O'Halloran, right, listen to readings during an Anzac Day remembrance event in Islington Green. Picture: Polly HancockIslington Veterans Association and Deputy Mayor of Islington Cllr Una O'Halloran, right, listen to readings during an Anzac Day remembrance event in Islington Green. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)

“There’s no Islington link to Anzac Day, but it’s still important for us to remember. We make a big point of flying the Commonwealth flag and making sure the mayor – or in this case deputy mayor Cllr Una O’Halloran – is present.”