A large group of mourners gathered yesterday for the funeral of one of the last-surviving WW2 paratroopers - after his family appealed for people to pay their respects.
Herbert "Herbie" Samuel Bray, from Mullion, Cornwall, died recently aged 97.
His grandson, Jordan Jane, 26, described the veteran as a "remarkable man and soldier" whose life "served the country".
Herbert's funeral took place at Mullion Parish Church after a procession Mullion.
Serving and former personnel, wearing their uniforms and medals, were amongst those who attended the service to pay their respects.
His grandson, Jordan Jane, 26, asked for serving and former personnel to attend the funeral and wear uniforms and medals.
Mr Bray joined the war in 1944 aged 18, serving at the Rhine crossing and then in Palestine as a paratrooper.
He later went on to captain Mullion Football Club after returning home from service, and lived lived in Mullion most of his life.
Jordan said: "Grandad was our hero as kids and still is now, he was humble, loyal and an all round top man.
"He was an inspiration to us always and his stories of the war were incredible to hear.
"He looked after us a lot as kids and always took us on trips, we were his world and you could really tell that."
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