To commemorate the 1,441 serving British military personnel who died in Operation Banner I propose a ride out to visit the graves of 4 soldiers from this region. There are sadly many more than this number but these 4 have particular been selected because of the stories attached to them.

RV 1 will be at MacDonalds Boldon NE35 9PB ready to move off at 0830hrs to head for breakfast in Hartlepool before the ride proper starts.

RV 2 Dutch Garden Centre, Ladysmith St, Hartlepool TS25 1NZ . arrive here 0930 for Breakfast and depart 1030hrs {numbers having breakfast will be required so we can let them know we are coming.}

Billingham Cemetery, Wolviston Back Ln, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS23 3LR (eta 1045 hrs) Gdsm Dean Eddy (21) CG 30 August 2003 D/K4 7 Miles 15 min

The Town Cemetery, South Church road, Bishop Aukland DL14 7NA. (eta 1155 hrs) Sgt William Robson (23) 15/19 KRH 8 February 1975 Grave number D61. 21 miles 40 min

Consett DH8 5RE via A68 19 miles 40 min

Bedlington Cemetery, Netherton Lane, Bedlington NE22 6DX. (eta 1445hrs) Sgt Richard Muldoon (25) RADC 23 March 1973 Grave section RC, Row 14, number 2859. 26 miles 50 min

Gnr Robert Curtis (20) RA West Road Cemetery, Newcastle. NE5 2JL (eta 1540 hrs) 13 miles 25 min.