War memorials, North Yorkshire
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South Shields Borough Police
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War memorials, North Yorkshire
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The War Memorial Plaques in the Foyer of the South Shields Police Station
The War Memorial Plaques in the Foyer of the South Shields Police Station

Two War Memorial Plaques are located in the Foyer of the South Shields Police Station, Station Road, South Shields,

9 names are commemorated as having lost their lives in the First World War, and 3 in the Second World War.

One soldier who served with the Yorkshire Regiment is commemorated on this memorial.

Company Serjeant Major Thomas Edward Bloom. 34744. 12th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 27253 DLI. Husband of Mary Jane Bloom of 28, Barnes Road, South Shields, Durham. Killed 12 April 1918. Aged 43.
Born Newcastle-on-Tyne, Enlisted Newcastle-on-Tyne, Resided South Shields.
Buried LA KREULE MILITARY CEMETERY, HAZEBROUCK.
(Shown on the memorial as serving in the DLI.)

The South Shields Police Station - 1 The South Shields Police Station - 1
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The South Shields Police Station - 2The South Shields Police Station - 2
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