A TRIBUTE to the county's fallen servicemen and women is being held to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Worcestershire Regiment's most famous triumph.

Nine decades after the Battle of Gheluvelt - during the First World War - seldom-seen paintings of the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters will be on display to the public.

The collection, which is usually kept by the Woofers' 1st Battalion - currently on operational duties in Afghanistan - will be mounted in Worcester City Museum and Art Gallery.

Organiser John Lowles is also aiming for public involvement in the exhibition, which is being held during the month of Remembrance.

"We are asking members of the public to bring photographs of any members of their family who have lost their lives in battle, in any of the services, together with any notes or letters relating to them," he said.

"We will not display the original items but will make copies for display. We shall be erecting a special display board in the art gallery for this purpose."

During the battle, on October 31, 1914, the 2nd Worcestershire rushed about 1,000 yards under heavy artillery fire towards the northern edge of the Belgian village of Gheluvelt.

Almost the last reserve of British defence, they dug themselves in, broke up the German troops into separate bunches and halted their advance.

The 2nd Worcestershire then advanced into Gheluvelt, allowing previously scattered regiments to reform and defend the British front line along the Menin road.

The tribute will be display from Monday, November 1 to Saturday, December 4.

Those wishing to submit material for display should ring 01905 354359 to arrange a time for delivery.