Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Annand V.C. Cathedral Grounds
Reference
D47.096
Place
DURHAM CITY
Map ref
NZ 273420
Original Location
Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, Palace Green. In D.L.I. Garden
Which war
1939-45
Memorial Description
Plaque 2 feet high x 3 feet wide. At bottom are left the badge of the D.L.I. and right the Victoria Cross. Dedication is in Roman lettering.
Materials used
Stone
Inscription
Richard Wallace Annand, VC., DL.
5 Nov 1914 – 24 Dec 2004
Capt. 2nd Bn. The Durham Light Infantry
Faithful.
Names
See above.
Notes
1. A memorial has been unveiled on the bridge over the River Dyle in Belgium to commemorate the action by the 2nd Battalion D.L.I. in which Capt. Annand took part. It was unveiled by Count and Countess De Liederkerke, on whose land the bridge is situated, and Capt. Annand’s nephew, Sir David Chapman.
2. Capt. Annand is remembered in Durham on
D47.071, D47.117 and D47.140
2. Capt. Annand is remembered in Durham on
D47.071, D47.117 and D47.140
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: John & Mavis Dixon; Heather Armstrong
Durham Advertiser 31/5/2008 reports the story of the memorial in Belgium.
Darlington Times 30/05/2008 reports the same story.
Beyond Praise: The Durham Light Infantrymen who were awarded the Victoria Cross; Stephen D. Shannon; County Durham Books, 1998; ISBN 1 897585 44 6
Durham Advertiser 31/5/2008 reports the story of the memorial in Belgium.
Darlington Times 30/05/2008 reports the same story.
Beyond Praise: The Durham Light Infantrymen who were awarded the Victoria Cross; Stephen D. Shannon; County Durham Books, 1998; ISBN 1 897585 44 6
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Janet Brown; John and Mavis Dixon; Cathedral staff; Heather Armstrong
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