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Floral tributes have been paid to the only British soldier to be killed by enemy action in Whitby during World War 2, on the 80th anniversary of his passing.

Gunner Robert Watmore was just 19 when he was killed in action during an air raid on September 6, 1942.

Alison Thompson, whose grandfather was Gunner Watmore’s cousin, appealed to the people of Whitby to lay a flower on his plaque on the West Cliff as she was unable to make it this year.

And she was overwhelmed by the response.

Flowers laid and a small gathering to pay tribute to Gunner Robert Watmore on Whitby West Cliff.

Alison, who lives in the Scottish borders, said: “Myself and my family are deeply touched by the many tributes placed for Bobby.

"The kindness of the Whitby people is wonderful and we thank each and every one of them.”

Gunner Watmore, who was from Newbridge near Edinburgh, was serving with the 52nd AA Training Regiment, Royal Artillery, when he tragically lost his life.

Floral tributes paid to only soldier to be killed by enemy action in Whitby during World War 2