Oban RNLI joins local war memorial ceremony
Today (Sunday 13 November), Oban RNLI joined others in the community to honour those who have died in the line of duty since the First World War.
The Oban RNLI wreath was laid by crew member Graham Beuschier.
Notes to editors
· Oban lifeboat station has been operating since 1972. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/oban-lifeboat-station
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