A young miner from Newcastle who won the city's only Victoria Cross in the Second World War is being honoured.

Private Adam Wakenshaw, 28, was the last survivor of an anti- tank unit in the Durham Light Infantry (DLI).

After losing part of his arm, he dragged himself back to his gun twice, managing to stave off a German attack before he was fatally wounded in North Africa.

On Thursday - the 60th anniversary of Private Wakenshaw's act of bravery - a replica of his VC is being presented to his 63-year-old daughter Lillian.

Private Wakenshaw was killed in 1942

His battalion was caught up in rearguard action in June 1942 as Rommel advanced towards Egypt.

His medal and gun, now rests in the DLI Musuem.

The museum has invited members of Private Adam Wakenshaw's family to help commemorate the events of 27 June 1942.

His daughter Lillian, who was three when her father was killed, is disappointed more has not been done to recognise his deeds.

She said: "Nobody bothered me until a couple of years ago when a crossroads was named after my father.

"But personally I think it should have been a bridge or something which would have stood out better.

Lillian Wakenshaw: "A little bit angry"

"I do feel a little bit angry, but who do you blame?"

Major Randall Cross, regimental secretary of the DLI, said: "This is the most distinguished medal of the lot.

"It is a postumous victoria cross, which recognises Adam's conspicuous galantry, self-sacrifice and courage.

"He was an extraordinary man."

Thursday's events include a concert at St Mary`s Cathedral in Newcastle, to raise funds for a stain glass window to mark Private Wakenshaw`s bravery.