Memorial to the 8th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment.  The inscription reads: This stone is placed by the people of Tilshead in memory of the 8th (Midland Counties) Battalion The Parachute Regiment.  The Regiment remained here until moving to Fargo Camp, Larkhill, in September 1943.  The Battalion was formed in 1942 and was stationed here until 1946 before moving to Palestine where it was disbanded in 1948 on amalgamation.  The Battalion took part in the following operations: D Day 6 June 1944; The Battle of the Bulge (Ardennes) 1944; The Rhine Crossing 1945.  'ITRINQUE PARATUS'.
[Photographer: Norman Bayne]