Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1939-45 125 Anti-Tank Regt. R.A. Minster
Reference
S140.140
Place
SUNDERLAND
Map ref
NZ 392569
Original Location
The Minster (formerly St. Michael & All Angels') Churchyard, High Street West. Bishopwearmouth.
Which war
1939-45
Memorial Description
Plaque. There is a single line border. The badge of the Anti-Tank regiment is in colour and has the dates on each side. Lettering is a blend of cursive and italic Roman.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
The 125 Anti-tank Regiment Royal Artillery
1939-1945
Recruited from Sunderland men and known as “Sunderland’s Own”.
After the fall of Singapore endured three and a half years in captivity
One hundred and ninety eight did not return.
“The price that was paid we will always remember,
Every day, every month, not just in November”.
Names
None
Notes
1. For more details on the 125th Field Artillery Regiment including the War Dairy 70th Brigade
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Camilla; James Pasby
External web link
Research acknowledgements
James Pasby; Camilla
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Plaque 1939-45 125 Anti-Tank Regt. R.A. Minster (S140.140)
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