Photo Gallery
The pictures here are a tribute to Capt Richard Annand VC.
'Dick' Annand was one of the 11 Durham Light
Infantry
winners of the ultimate award for bravery and was the only surviving DLI holder
of the award for many years until his death on Christmas Eve 2004.
Capt Annand's VC was the first Victoria Cross of the Second World War
awarded to the Army.
(Enlarge the images by clicking on
them)
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Capt Richard Annand VC 5.11.1914 - 24.12.2004
Dick's wife wrote of this picture "The lovely photograph above was taken at the Regimental Reunion in September of last year (2004) by John Attle (a friend of ours) and shows Dick as I am sure we would all wish to remember him....happy and relaxed in the company of his comrades." |
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Capt Annand's 90th birthday salute on November 5th 2004. His wife, Shirley, supporting him as always.
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Capt Annand's medals, including his VC, are on display at the Durham Light Infantry Museum
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The Memorial Service held in Durham Cathedral on February 7th 2005 for Capt Annand VC
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The bust of Capt Annand now displayed in Durham City Town Hall
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Shirley Annand unveils the bronze bust at the Town Hall, on Remembrance Day 2005, accompanied by Mayor John Lightley
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