Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 2nd D.L.I. Burma 1944 D.L.I. Chapel Cathedral
Reference
D47.061
Place
DURHAM
Map ref
NZ 273420
Original Location
Originally on the memorial erected on the battlefield. Removed by the War Graves Commission to avoid damage by vandalism.
Present Location
Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, Palace Green. In D.L.I. Chapel.
Which war
1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Donated to the Regimental Trustees in 1981.
Memorial Description
Plaque, very plain. The names are listed in two columns. Lettering is in Roman capitals.
It is accompanied by a framed notice of paper behind glass which is in a mix of upper and lower case serif letters.
It is accompanied by a framed notice of paper behind glass which is in a mix of upper and lower case serif letters.
Materials used
Bronze
Inscription
On plaque:
The 2nd / The Durham Light Infantry
In frame
In memory of the Officers and Men / of the Second Battalion / The Durham Light Infantry / who gave their lives fighting at the battle for Kohima / Burma Campaign 1944.
The 2nd / The Durham Light Infantry
In frame
In memory of the Officers and Men / of the Second Battalion / The Durham Light Infantry / who gave their lives fighting at the battle for Kohima / Burma Campaign 1944.
Names
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Llewellyn and Co.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: John and Mavis Dixon; James Pasby
Durham Chronicle 20/11/1981 reports memorial being offered to the Regiment.
Durham Cathedral and the County Regiment leaflet
Durham Chronicle 20/11/1981 reports memorial being offered to the Regiment.
Durham Cathedral and the County Regiment leaflet
External web link
Research acknowledgements
J. Brown; John and Mavis Dixon; Cathedral staff
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Plaque 2nd D.L.I. Burma 1944 D.L.I. Chapel Cathedral (D47.061)
DURHAM Cathedral
In frame
In memory of the Officers and Men
of the Second Battalion
The Durham Light Infantry
who gave their lives fighting at the battle for Kohima
Burma Campaign 1944.
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On plaque:
2nd Battalion
The Durham Light Infantry
Pte. C. Allan Capt. W.W. Lockhart
Major R. Allen Pte. E. Madden
Sjt. C. Andrews Pte. B. Maher
Pte. G. Annakin Pte. D. Matthews
Pte. C. Ascough CSM J. Marr
L/Cpl.S. Atherton Pte. J. McClintock
Pte. F. Bailey Cpl. C. McGivern
Pte. B. Battle Pte. R. McIntyre
L/Cpl.G. Baxter Pte. J. McKay
Pte. W. Beadle Pte. H. McKee
Pte. T. Bell Pte. W. McKee
Pte. G. Bilsland Cpl. M. McLean-Bentley
Bdr. G. Blench Pte. E. Milburn
Pte. C. Bottomley Cpl. C. Miller
Pte. H. Bracegirdle Pte. J. Miller
Sjt. A. Brannigan Pte J. Moran
Lt.Col. J.H. Brown Pte. T. Mullen
Pte. J. Buchanan Cpl. J. Murrie
Pte. J. Buckingham Pte. A. Murray
Pte. A. Buckley Pte. A. Nield
Sgt. J. Bunney Pte. E. Nelson
Pte. W. Cheshire Pte. W. Pengilley
Pte. W. Clarke 2/Lt. B.L. Piper
Pte. W. Clarkson Pte. F. Quinney
Pte. J. Daglish Pte. J. Read
Pte. J. Dillon Pte. J. Richardson
Pte. N. Edge Pte. T. Roche
Pte. J. Edwards Pte. L. Rooney
Cpl. C. Ellis Pte. M. Ross
Pte. T. Embleton Pte. R. Salt
L/Cpl.H. Emberson Pte. A. Sergison
Pte. G. Flowers Pte. W. Shimmin
Cpl. D. Ford Pte. J. Simpson
Pte. H. Ford Pte. T. Sinclair
Pte. J. Foster Pte. H. Smith
Pte. F. Fraser Pte. E. Stevison
Pte. J. Friebus Major R.N.G. Stock
L/Cpl G. Garton Lt. P.A. Stockton
Pte. R. Gee Pte. F. Straughan
Major R.E.G. Gibbs-Kennet Pte. R. Strickley
Pte. N. Greenup Pte. J. Thorburn
Pte. G. Hancock Pte. A. Thorne
Pte. T. Handley Pte. P. Tomlinson
Pte. S. Hargreaves Pte. P. Travis
Pte. J. Harrison Pte. R. Trippett
L/Cpl.W. Hart Pte. W. Tulip
Pte. G. Healey Pte. H. Turner
Pte. G. Henderson L/Cpl E. Tyas
Pte. L. Holmes Cpl. R. Ward
Pte. J. Hood Lt. W.T. Watson
Pte. H. Humphrey Pte. R. Watton
Pte. C. Hunter Pte. R. Wheatley
Cpl. W. Jaques Pte. C. Wilson
Pte. J. Johnson Pte. D. Wilson
Pte. N. Johnson Pte. G. Wilson
Pte. A. Jukes Pte. J. Wilson
Pte. E. Knight Capt. M.M.W. Wilson
Pte. H. Laing Sjt. H. Woodcock
Pte. N. Laws
Missing
Pte. K. Beedon L/Cpl.C. Jobey
Cpl. G. Breden Pte. R. Middlemiss
Lt. P.E. Egerton-Smith Pte. H. O’Neill
Pte. P. Fearns Pte. R. Phillips
Pte. N. Hallett Pte. T. Race
Pte. E. Hart Pte. A. Reid
Pte. T. Hulley Pte. S. Ryrie
NamesD47.061
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