Plaque

Richard Stannard

Erection date: 1999

Inscription

Capt Richard Stannard, V.C. (1902 - 1977) R.N.V.R., hero of the evacuation of Namsos,1940, lived here.
Loughton Town Council 1999

Site: Richard Stannard (1 memorial)

IG10, The Avenue, 33

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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