The service was held at the Dr. Thomas Winterbottom Memorial in Westoe Cemetery, on Hutton Row, at 10.45 on Wednesday, November 10.
Organised by the new community group, South Tyneside’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoress, along with pupils of from Marine Park Primary School and members of the armed forces attended the service.
Wreaths were laid, prays held and a two-minute silence was also observed over the course of the ceremony.
The Friends of Westoe Cemetery have researched the graves of 20 World War One veterans and are hoping to further honour them with history walks around the Victorian cemetery.
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The Friends of Westoe Cemetery have held a service of Remembrance. Photo: Frank Reid
. A service of Remembrance
The Friends of Westoe Cemetery organised the service to honour forgotten World War One veterans. Photo: Frank Reid
. Graves researched
The community group chairperson, Ann Clouston OBE, carried out research into the 20 World War One graves within the cemetery. Photo: Frank Reid
. We will remember them
Wreaths were laid, prays said a two-minute silence held over the course of the service. Photo: Frank Reid
. Deputy Mayoress of South Tyneside
Lynn Blair, Deputy Mayoress of South Tyneside Council, was in attendance at the service. Photo: Frank Reid
1. A service of Remembrance
The Friends of Westoe Cemetery organised the service to honour forgotten World War One veterans. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Graves researched
The community group chairperson, Ann Clouston OBE, carried out research into the 20 World War One graves within the cemetery. Photo: Frank Reid
3. We will remember them
Wreaths were laid, prays said a two-minute silence held over the course of the service. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Deputy Mayoress of South Tyneside
Lynn Blair, Deputy Mayoress of South Tyneside Council, was in attendance at the service. Photo: Frank Reid