Honour guard at funeral of forgotten POW

A former Hungarian soldier who spent decades in Russia as a forgotten prisoner of the Second World War was buried with military honours near his home today.

Honour guard at funeral of forgotten POW
Tue, 06 Apr, 2004 - 18:09

A former Hungarian soldier who spent decades in Russia as a forgotten prisoner of the Second World War was buried with military honours near his home today.

Around 2,000 people attended the funeral of Andras Toma, who was 78. The Hungarian army provided an honour guard for Toma, who was laid to rest in Nyiregyhaza, 150 miles east of Budapest.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

France Politics France’s prime minister pleads for support to reduce debts ahead of key vote
APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza Israel demolishes high-rise building in Gaza City as part of ramped-up offensive
Israel Palestinians Palestinian gunmen open fire at Jerusalem bus stop, killing six
CourtsHeathrowPlace: RussiaPlace: NyiregyhazaPlace: BudapestPlace: HungaryPlace: SovietPlace: MoscowPerson: Andras TomaPerson: TomaEvent: Second World WarOrganisation: Hungarian ArmyOrganisation: Nazi GermanyOrganisation: Hungarian Embassy
Lawyers for the US president had asked for a new trial (Alex Brandon/AP)

Appeals court upholds E Jean Carroll’s defamation judgment against Trump

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited