Memorial

Donnini House Donnini V.C. 1945

Easington Colliery

Memorial Name: Donnini House Donnini V.C. 1945 (E52.05)

NEWMP Ref No.: E52.05

Parish: Easington Colliery

Original Location:

Seaside Lane / Comet Hill

Which War:

1939-45

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Opened 29th November 1983 by Cllr. Mrs. Ada Naisbitt, Chairman, Easington District Council.

Materials Used:

Brick building.

Who Commissioned:

East Durham Homes

Inscription:

In entrance hall:
This Building was officially opened
by
Councillor Mrs Ada Naisbitt
Chairman of Easington District Council
on
29th November 1983

Under the photograph:
Lest We Forget
The Bravest of the Brave
Dennis Donnini, V.C.
Presented by Easington Colliery Parish Council to mark the occasion
of the opening of Donnini House 29th November 1983.

Memorial Description:

Two storey building managed by East Durham Homes, comprising 27 flats, lift, lounge, dining room, laundry, guest facilities, garden.

There is a plaque in the entrance hall recording the official opening.

The photo of Dennis Donnini, V.C. and a framed paper giving the story are on display in the dining room.

Names:

See above

Notes:

1. The photograph and framed citation are fading due to exposure to sunlight.

2. See his  Every Name A Story entry

Sources:

Photos: Dorothy Hall

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

Dorothy Hall

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