SunderlandSoldiers

For a number of years I have collected information on soldiers from the Sunderland area that were killed during the First World War. I am now fairly confident that I have information on the vast majority of soldiers from Sunderland, Murton, Seaham, Houghton, Hetton, the Washington area + nearby locations that were killed. Anyone seeking information on a soldier from Sunderland should post enquiries in a comment. Please pass on the web address: http://sunderlandsoldiers.blogspot.co.uk

Sunday, 15 July 2012

Mercantile Marine War Medal designed by Harold Stabler.

Awarded to those who had made a voyage through a war zone or danger zone during the 1914-1918 war. Approximately 133,000 Mercantile Marine War Medals were awarded.

The green, red and white ribbon colours symbolise navigation lights and was worn with the green furthest from the shoulder.

Sunday, 15 July 2012

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