Memorial

Plaque 1939-45 125 Anti-Tank Regt. R.A. Minster

Sunderland

Memorial Name: Plaque 1939-45 125 Anti-Tank Regt. R.A. Minster (S140.140)

NEWMP Ref No.: S140.140

Parish: Sunderland

Original Location:

The Minster (formerly St. Michael & All Angels’) Churchyard, High Street West. Bishopwearmouth.

Which War:

1939-45

Materials Used:

Brass

Inscription:

To the memory of
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”.

Memorial Description:

Plaque, 8¼ inches high x 11 inches wide (21cms x 28cms) on a wood pattress.

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.

Names:

None

Notes:

1. For more details on the 125th Field Artillery Regiment including the War Dairy 70th Brigade

Sources:

Photos: Camilla; James Pasby