Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 8 D.L.I. 1939-45 Drill Hall
Reference
C105.20
Place
CHESTER-LE-STREET
Map ref
NZ 275517
Original Location
Drill Hall, Picktree Lane, DH3.
Which war
1939-45
Memorial Description
Plaque with fluted border. The name of the battalion is in the gable top, the badge motto is underneath. The lettering is painted in gold using Roman capitals throughout.
Materials used
Wood
Inscription
The Durham Light Infantry
‘B’ Company
Faithful
In proud memory
of our comrades
from the
Chester-le-St.
area who
gave their lives
1939-1945
For King and Country
Names
None
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Dorothy Hall
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
James Pasby is researching the names on this memorial Contact:
james@newmp.org.uk
Plaque 8 D.L.I. 1939-45 Drill Hall (C105.20)
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Parish Notes
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