Plaque Annand V.C. Cathedral Grounds

Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, Palace Green.

In D.L.I. Garden

1939-45

Stone

In proud and loving memory
Richard Wallace Annand, VC, DL
5 Nov 1914 – 24 Dec 2004
Capt. 2nd Bn. The Durham Light Infantry
Faithful.

Plaque 24 inches high x 36 inches wide (61cms x 91cms).

At bottom are (left) the badge of the D.L.I. and (right)  the Victoria Cross.

Dedication is  incised in sans serif lettering.

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

Photos: John & Mavis Dixon; Heather Armstrong

Darlington Times
30/05/2008 reports the same story.

Durham Advertiser
31/5/2008 reports the story of the memorial in Belgium.

Beyond Praise: The Durham Light Infantrymen who were awarded the Victoria Cross; Stephen D. Shannon; County Durham Books, 1998; ISBN 1 897585 44 6

Janet Brown;
John and Mavis Dixon;
Cathedral staff;
Heather Armstrong

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