A Memorial Service for the only Washington fatality of the Falklands Conflict, LMEM(M) S.J. White, was held on Saturday 21 May 2022. LMEM(M) White was killed on 21 May 1982 whilst serving aboard H.M.S. Ardent when she was bombed by Argentinian forces in San Carlos Bay.

The service was very well attended with representatives from LMEM(M) White's family, Washington branch RBL, Royal Navy Association (Tyne), D.L.I. Association, Sunderland Transport Museum, The Worm Riders, Falklands Veterans and members of the public. A special thank you goes to two of LMEM(M) White's shipmates who made a long journey to attend. Our thanks also go to members of T.S. Kelly (Hebburn) Sea Cadets and 2214 (Usworth) Sqdn. Air Cadets who also attended. The service was led by Chaplain Monsignor R. Brown R.N. (Rtd.). Please forgive any omissions.

The Veterans Parade

Standards dip in Salute

Members of T.S. Kelly (Hebburn) Sea Cadets

Members of 2214 (Usworth) Sqdn. Air Cadets

Wreath Laying

LMEM(M) White's Mother laying posy

Chaplain Monsignor R. Brown R.N. (Rtd.) with Stu Temple (Washington RBL)

Washington RBL Branch Chairman (Steve Lee) reciting Kohema

Parade ready to march off

Tributes to LMEM(M) White

Falklands Veterans

Members of Royal Navy Association (Tyne)

Washington RBL Members

Members of Stephen White's family