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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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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 (R. N.)
Carr, T. A., Coldstream Guards
Malcolm, J., King's Royal Hussars
Anderson, D. W., Royal Signals
Turner, W. J., Royal Marines (S. B. S.)
Buckett, J., Merchant Navy
Smith, C., Submarine Service (R. N.)
Tanner, S. R., Royal Tank Regiment
Taylor, G., Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Johnson, J. L., Royal Artillery |
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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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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. |
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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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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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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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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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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Cyprus
1955 - 1959
A State of Emergency was declared in 1955 and
British trrops 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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Aden
1955 - 1967
In 1955, 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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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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Suez
1956
British troops were committed to the
Suez crisis in 1956.
24 British military personnel lost their lives. |
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Borneo
1962 - 1966
British and Ghurka 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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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 |
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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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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 Britain 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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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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Bosnia
1992
The War in Bosnia and Herzegowina 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. |
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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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Afghanistan
2001 -
Following the attacks on New York and
Washington DC in September 2001, NATO forces
deployed to 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 |
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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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They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, not the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
we will remember them. |
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