A family have marked links with a regiment that stretch back to the 19th Century.

The medals of Sergeant Tommy Riordan have been presented by his son, John, to the Green Howards Regimental Museum in Richmond, North Yorkshire.

Twelve member of the family, representing three generations, visited the museum for the presentation.

The links with the regiment began when Thomas Mortimer Riordan became a sergeant major - then the equivalent of regimental sergeant major - in 1892.

His son Tom, and then Tom's son, Jack, also took the rank of regimental sergeant major in the Green Howards - and all three were honoured with the MBE.

The medals of both Thomas Mortimer Riordan and Tom Riordan are already on display in the museum.

Sergeant Tommy Riordan was one of Tom's five sons - all of whom served in the forces. During the Second World War he was in the Royal Engineers, and won his Military Medal for constructing a bridge over Italy's River Rapido while under enemy fire.

After the war Tommy, who died earlier this year, joined his brother, Jack, in the Green Howards.

Museum curator Major Roger Chapman said: "The links of the Riordans with the Green Howards are remarkable."