In pictures: Touching send off for Hartlepool veteran as community pays respects

By Debra Fox
Published 30th Apr 2019, 10:01 BST
Updated 30th Apr 2019, 10:05 BST
Thomas Robb, known as Tom, who died at the age of 99.placeholder image
Thomas Robb, known as Tom, who died at the age of 99.
Veterans united in Hartlepool to pay their respects to a Second World War soldier.

Thomas Robb, who was known as Tom, died earlier this month at the age of 99. He served in the Second World War with the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, serving in the Battle of Monte Cassino in 1944. Tom’s funeral took place at Stranton Crematorium on Monday, with members of armed forces organisations from across the region in attendance. Here are our pictures from the beautiful service.

Former army veterans stand at attention at the funeral of Thomas Robb.placeholder image
Former army veterans stand at attention at the funeral of Thomas Robb.
The family of Tom Robb arrive for the funeral service.placeholder image
The family of Tom Robb arrive for the funeral service.
Tom served in France, Africa, the Middle East and Italy.placeholder image
Tom served in France, Africa, the Middle East and Italy.
Tom earned a host of medals during his service.placeholder image
Tom earned a host of medals during his service.
Tom's funeral took place at Stranton Crematorium.placeholder image
Tom's funeral took place at Stranton Crematorium.
Armed forces organisations from across Teesside carried standards at the funeral.placeholder image
Armed forces organisations from across Teesside carried standards at the funeral.
Organisations represented at the funeral includedHartlepool Royal Air Force Association and Hartlepool Royal Engineers.placeholder image
Organisations represented at the funeral includedHartlepool Royal Air Force Association and Hartlepool Royal Engineers.
Green Howards, Coldstream Guards Association and Royal Army Service Corps are also represented.placeholder image
Green Howards, Coldstream Guards Association and Royal Army Service Corps are also represented.
Tom's daughter Janet said her father would have been proud of the send off.placeholder image
Tom's daughter Janet said her father would have been proud of the send off.
Janet said: He was very modest and would never have expected it.placeholder image
Janet said: He was very modest and would never have expected it.
Veterans from across the North East attended to pay their respects.placeholder image
Veterans from across the North East attended to pay their respects.
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