Atomic Test Veterans Memorial Stone - Leeds, UK - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

The British Nuclear Tests Veterans Association (BNTVA) was set up to campaign for justice and compensation for its members who were involved in the British government’s atomic bomb testing programme in the 1950s and 1960s. The veterans claim that many of the illnesses they have incurred are due to radioactive exposure from the tests.

Since October 2002, the 50th anniversary of the first British atomic test, the BNTVA have held an annual remembrance service at Leeds Parish Church, with the support of Leeds City Council, local MPs and representatives from Commonwealth embassies.

Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial In Honor Of: All servicemen and civilians who took part in nuclear testing Marker Text: DEDICATED TO ALL SERVICEMEN & CIVILIANS WHO TOOK PART IN THE ATOMIC TEST PROGRAMME AT MONTEBELLO, MUIRFIELD, MARALINGA, MALDEN ISLAND, & CHRISTMAS ISLAND Who Put it Here?: British Nuclear Test Veterans Association Description of Memorial: The memorial, in the form of a headstone, stands in the grounds of Leeds Minster, the Parish Church of Leeds. It is behind a larger memorial in the shape of a cross that is positioned in the boundary wall and was originally erected as a World War I memorial. The original memorial faces Kirkgate. Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed Date of dedication: Not listed

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