A YOUNG man from Millom played a significant role in the recent Freedom Parade held in honour of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment.

Kingsman 19-year-old Ryan Evans was among 120 members of the 4th Battalion to take part in Saturday's (March 16) parade in Kendal.

Accompanied by the Band of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, the event started at the County Hall followed by a procession through the town before a noon Thanksgiving Service at Kendal Parish Church.

Supported by his mum and sisters Mr Evans said it was a very proud moment for him and the whole battalion. "It's an honour of being part of the regimental history and taking part in a historic event like this."

Having joined the Army Reserve around a year ago the former Millom School and Barrow Sixth Form pupil is set to combine studying politics at York University with his military career, one he would recommend to others.

He said: "I'd definitely say give it a go. You get to do things you never would as a civilian and get to build your skills to make yourself a better person."

Brigadier Frazer Lawrence, Colonel of the Regiment said: “The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment has long and close associations with Kendal, which we cherish and look forward to continuing. It is therefore a great honour and privilege for us to exercise our Freedom by marching through the town."