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Firefighters give guard of honour for funeral of town stalwart

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08.08.2025

Miles Harrison, who served with Reepham Fire station for 16 years before retiring from the service in 1989, died in July aged 93.

Born in East London in 1931 - above a pub called the Kings Arms - Mr Harrison’s wake fittingly took place at a pub of the same name in Reepham, where he had lived since 1970.

Miles (left), with his two daughters and son in law, who were also part of the fire service (Image: Phillip Leeder)

A guard of honour was provided by both serving and retired members of Reepham fire station as the cortege passed through the town ahead of the service in Horsham Saint Faith.

Mr Harrison's son-in-law, Phillip Leeder, who has also........

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