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.
9. Wreath of poppies
Councillor Joe Amar steps forward to lay his wreath. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Remembering the fallen
Ann Clouston OBE with members of the Royal Air Force and Sea Cadets during the service. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Saluting the honourable dead
A representative from the Royal Air Force salutes before he lays his wreath. Photo: Frank Reid
12. The first of many
The Remembrance service was the first event to honour forgotten World War One veterans, with more to follow. Photo: Frank Reid