Memorial Details

Panel 1

   In 2009 four families from Sunderland who had lost loved ones

   in conflict and in training, came together to raise funds

   to build this permanent memorial to acknowledge the

   sacrifice of our service men and women in the Armed Forces.

   They gave their lives for our freedom.

   We will remember them.

   Tom and Carla Cuthbertson, parents of Nathan Cuthbertson

   Janice Murray, mother of Michael Tench

   Brenda Gooch, mother of Anthony Huntrod

   Linda Fisken, aunt of Tony Evans

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Panel 2

   In dedication to all personnel who have paid the ultimate

   sacrifice. We remember those killed whilst on duty

   undertaking training, special and non-conflict operations

   at home and overseas. They trained and prepared to protect and

   keep us safe. They served their country with pride and respect.

   They stand equal with all.

   Huntrod A     Submarine Service (RN)

   Carr T A      Coldstream Guards

   Malcolm J     King’s Royal Hussars

   Anderson D W  Royal Signals

   Turner J W    Royal Marines (SBS)

   Buckett J     Merchant Navy

   Smith C       Submarine Service (RN)

   Tanner S R    Royal Tank Regiment

   Taylor G      Royal Army Ordnance Corps

   Johnson J J   Royal Artillery

   Patrick A     Royal Army Ordnance Corps

   Parkin J L    Royal Artillery

   Little D      Royal Navy

   Brunskill A   Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

   France C J    Parachute Regiment

   Storey D      Coldstream Guards

   Walton S      Royal Green Jackets

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Panel 3

   Palestine

   1945-1948

   During the time of the British mandate

   in Palestine, prior to the declaration

   of an independent Israel,

   257 British soldiers lost their lives.

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Panel 4

   India

   1945-1948

   A period of civil unrest followed the granting of

   independence to India and Britain’s withdrawal.

   During this time,

   226 British soldiers lost their lives.

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Panel 5

   Malaya

   1948-1960

   The Malayan Emergency was declared in 1948.

   Britain deployed one of its first helicopter

   units to support troops and evacuate

   wounded civilians and soldiers.

   During the Emergency,

   519 British military personnel lost their lives.

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Panel 6

   The Cold War

   1949-1989

   The events of the Cold War and the divide between

   East and West, began in 1949 with the Berlin

   Blockade, the Airlift to provide supplies in which

   Britain took part, and the creation of the

   North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

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Panel 7

   Korea

   1950-1953

   The Korean War was a military conflict between

   North and South Korea following the division of

   Korea at the end of the Second World War.

   During the United Nations’ support of South Korea,

   1,078 British troops were killed.

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Panel 8

   The Canal Zone

   1951-1954

   The Suez Emergency was declared by Britain

   in 1951 and an extra 6,000 troops were

   dispatched within ten days to protect

   Britain’s personnel and property in the

   Zone and Britain’s strategic interests.

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Panel 9

   Kenya

   1952-1960

   Following the declaration of a State of Emergency

   in 1952, British troops were deployed to Kenya.

   Many Army, Navy and Air Force units served

   in Kenya during the Emergency.

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Panel 10

   Cyprus

   1955-1959

   A State of Emergency was declared in 1955 and

   British troops were committed to Cyprus. An

   accord was reached between Greece and Turkey

   in 1959 when the deployment ended.

   104 British military personnel lost their lives.

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Panel 11

   Aden

   1955-1967

   In 1958, British military units were stationed

   in Aden with support from air and naval

   forces, in an attempt to stabilise the area

   prior to the handover of power in 1967.

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Panel 12

   Radfan

   1955-1967

   Britain’s involvement in Radfan began during

   the Aden crisis when a garrison was

   deployed to the area.

   50 British military personnel lost their lives

   during the Aden and Radfan campaigns.

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Panel 13

   Suez

   1956

   British troops were committed to the

   Suez crisis in 1956.

   24 British military personnel lost their lives.

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Panel 14

   Borneo

   1962-1966

   British and Gurkha troops were deployed to Borneo 

   in 1962 from their bases in Singapore. Jungle

   fighting took place along the Indonesia-Borneo

   border before a peace agreement was signed

   ending the Borneo confrontation.

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Panel 15

   Northern Ireland

   1969-2007

   British troops were deployed to the Province in

   1969. The operational mission ended in 2007.

   763 British military personnel lost their lives,

   along with personnel from other services

   and civilians.

   Mulley D A    Royal Green Jackets

   Robertson B   Royal Artillery

   Taylor T P    The Light Infantry

   Humble S      Royal Pioneer Corps

   Stafford R    The Light Infantry

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Panel 16

   Oman Dhofar

   1969-1976

   SAS detachments were deployed to Oman during the

   conflict that followed the Sultan’s deposition and the

   establishment of the new regime under his son.

   British Royal Engineers and Royal Air Force

   medical teams were also sent to the Dhofar

   area to provide support.

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Panel 17

   Falkland Islands

   1982

   British troops were deployed to the Falkland Islands

   following the Argentine invasion on 2 April 1982.

   Major naval, Air Force bombing and amphibious

   landing missions were undertaken by British and

   the occupying forces surrendered on 13 June 1982.

   255 British military personnel and 3 Falkland

   Islands civilians lost their lives during the conflict.

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Panel 18

   Gulf

   1991

   Following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, United

   Nations coalition forces were deployed to

   drive back the occupying forces and

   help restore Kuwait’s sovereignty.

   47 British military personnel lost their lives

   during the Gulf War.

   Dent N T   Royal Air Force

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Panel 19

   Bosnia

   1992

   The War in Bosnia and Herzegovina took place

   between 1992 and 1995 following the break up of

   Yugoslavia. Britain took part in United Nations and

   NATO interventions prior to the end of the conflict in

   November 1995, with the signing of the Dayton Accord.

   Kelly J R  The Light Dragoons

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Panel 20

   Kosovo

   1999

   On 24th March 1999, NATO launched an air

   campaign against Serb military targets in Kosovo.

   On 3rd June 1999, the terms of an international

   peace plan were agreed to end the fighting. NATO

   forces entered Kosovo in a bid to help restore

   peace and allow war refugees to return home.

   11 British military personnel

   lost their lives during the campaign.

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Panel 21

   Sierra Leone

   2000

   The Lome Peace Agreement collapsed in May 2000

   with the taking of hostages and killings amongst

   United Nations peacekeepers by rebel forces. British

   forces were deployed to evacuate UK citizens and

   enable United Nations reinforcements to be flown in.

   One British military personnel member was killed.

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Panel 22

   Afghanistan

   2001 -

   Following the attacks on New York and

   Washington DC in September 2001, NATO forces

   deployed in Afghanistan, where they remain

   in an attempt to stabilise the area.

   By 2010, 334 British military personnel

   had lost their lives.

   Cuthbertson N J    Parachute Regiment

   Evans T            Royal Marines

   Roney C            Rifles Regiment

   Amer J P           Coldstream Guards

   Tansey S R         Household Cavalry

   Walker R R         Royal Engineers

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Panel 23

   Iraq

   2003 –

   The United States of America and Britain

   launched an invasion of Iraq in 2003.

   In 2011, UK forces remain in the area helping

   to restore infrastructure, services and security.

   During the war in Iraq,

   179 British military personnel lost their lives.

   Tench M A    Light Infantry

   Miller S     Royal Military Police

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Panel 24

   Poppy wreath

   They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old

   Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

   At the going down of the sun and in the morning

   We will remember them.     

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Panel 25

   In dedication to all personnel who have paid the ultimate

   sacrifice. We remember those killed whilst on duty

   undertaking training, special and non-conflict operations

   at home and overseas. They trained and prepared to protect and

   keep us safe. They served their country with pride and respect.

   They stand equal with all.

   Peggie K       Royal Artillery

   Surtees R      Royal Airforce

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