Families gathered in Sunderland’s Mowbray Park on December 7th to witness the unveiling of 95 new stones honouring current and previous veterans in the military. Roughly 350 people attended the opening and dedication, with the Mayor and Mayoress of Sunderland present to give the opening speech. Also in attendance were […]
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Durham Light Infantry Soldier Finally Laid To Rest 103 Years After His Death
Riflemen from the 3rd Battalion, the Rifles, fold a ceremonial Union Flag in honour of Pte Edmundson Sunderland-born Private Thomas Telford Edmundson has finally been given a military burial nearly a century after his death. On Wednesday he was buried ceremonially with full military honours at the Commonwealth War Graves […]
Sunderland Remembrance Parade and Service to take place this Sunday
Hundreds of Sunderland’s military personnel will join the Mayor of Sunderland to pay their respects at the annual Remembrance Parade and Service on Sunday, 13 November 2016. Leading the parade is the Band of the Royal Corps of Signals and the Bearpark and Esh Colliery Band. The following units will […]