THE funeral of a World War Two veteran, who was a prisoner of the Japanese during the conflict, will take place today.

William Beddall’s funeral will take place at York Crematorium, in Bishopthorpe Road, at 2.20pm. War veterans are being urged to attend the funeral and show their support. Peter Copley, a member of the Royal British Legion and a friend of William, said: “We want as many veterans as possible to attend.” William lived at Auden House, off Cemetery Road in York, but is believed to be from Cambridge.