Lee Rigby memorial plaque unveiled

Rebecca Rigby and Jack Rigby at the Lee Rigby memorial plaque

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Lee Rigby has been honoured on a memorial plaque unveiled in Woolwich.

Lee, who was from Middleton, is one of 11 named on a plaque at St George's Chapel, near the barracks, to honour service personnel and civilians local to Greenwich.

Lee's mother Lyn, his widow Rebecca and son Jack were among those at a private unveiling.

The chapel is close to where Lee was murdered in south-east London in May 2013.

The names engraved on brass plaques inside the Chapel are shown alongside a marble memorial stone featuring the Royal Borough of Greenwich's crest and the words:

"The Royal Borough of Greenwich honours those service personnel and civilians who have lived here or served in Woolwich and sacrificed their lives for our country.

'At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them' - Laurence Binyon"

The Chapel, which is owned by the Heritage of London Trust, will be open to the public every Sunday from January when renovation works are scheduled to have finished.

It was chosen as the location after discussions with the families and was felt that it provided the perfect location to host the memorial as it is an army church, located opposite Woolwich Barracks and it provides a peaceful and perfect location for reflection and remembrance.

Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Councillor Denise Hyland, said: "Today we commemorate eleven people who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, or who have died as a result of conflict since September 1945. Eleven people who are seen as heroes - not just by their loved ones here today, but also by our residents and people up and down the country. Eleven heroes who will never be forgotten.

"The memorial will act as a lasting legacy that will enable their family and friends, as well as the wider public, to commemorate their lives and their connection with our borough. We also believe it is fitting to host such a tribute in Woolwich - a town with historic military links - in order to ensure that all of these brave men receive the recognition they deserve. We are very proud of these men and we know their families are very proud too. Today we recognise the sacrifice they made."

Fusilier Rigby joined the Army in 2006 and was posted to the Second Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers based in Woolwich. He served in Cyprus, Afghanistan and Germany.

Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale were jailed last year for his murder.