Memorial Details
Memorial
Stone McKean V.C. 1918 beside Library
Reference
W120.14
Place
WILLINGTON (Wear Valley)
Map ref
NZ
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 28th April 2018 by Sue Snowden
Memorial Description
Square paving slab in the format for all winners of the Victoria Cross.
It is mounted on a large block with raked top. Alongside is another plaque which carries a photo of Lieut. McKean and an account of the action in which Lieut. McKean won the Victoria Cross.
Behind it is a sculpture of six slender columns, the front one carrying a maple leaf and flowers.
It is mounted on a large block with raked top. Alongside is another plaque which carries a photo of Lieut. McKean and an account of the action in which Lieut. McKean won the Victoria Cross.
Behind it is a sculpture of six slender columns, the front one carrying a maple leaf and flowers.
Inscription
George McKean
Quebec Regiment
27th-28th April 1918
Names
See above
Ownership and maintenance
Willington Parish Council
Notes
1. See his Every Name A Story entry.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: James Pasby; Dorothy Hall
Northern Echo 02/04/2018 reports proposed unveiling.
Northern Echo 02/04/2018 reports proposed unveiling.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
James Pasby; Dorothy Hall
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Stone McKean V.C. 1918 beside Library (W120.14)
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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