The service was held on Thursday, June 6, and was attended by dignitaries, veterans, military personnel and members of the public.
D-Day was the largest naval, air and land invasion in history and took place on the beaches of Normandy, in France, on June 6, 1944, and is remembered across the globe.

5. They shall be remembered
Former serviceman attend the D-Day service of remembrance. Photo: Frank Reid

6. Decorated
This decorated former serviceman pays his respects to the fallen at the D-Day service of remembrance. Photo: Frank Reid

7. Service of remembrance
Former service personal attend the D-Day Service of remembrance. Photo: Frank Reid

8. Ceremonial Mayor of Hartlepool
The Ceremonial Mayor of Hartlepool Carole Thompson pays her respects to the fallen at Hartlepool's 80th anniversary of D-Day. Photo: Frank Reid