Special Signed RAF Limited Edition Commemorative Cover Commemorating THE INVASION OF BELGIUM 10th May 28th May 1940 Signed by Richard Annand Victoria Cross of the Durham Light Infantry (DLI)

Cover in good condition with Commemorative postmark
Complete with all original information cards - see pictures.

This Cover Has Been Signed By:
Second Lieutenant Richard Wallace Annand VC
THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY
Was awarded the Victoria Cross for Most Conspicuous Gallantry on the 15th-16th May 1940 on the south side of the River Dyle. The London Gazette entry reads:

For most conspicuous gallantry on the 15th–16th May 1940, when the platoon under his command was on the south side of the River Dyle, astride a blown bridge. During the night a strong attack was beaten off, but about 11 a.m. the enemy again launched a violent attack and pushed forward a bridging party into the sunken bottom of the river. Second Lieutenant Annand attacked this party, but when ammunition ran out he went forward himself over open ground, with total disregard for enemy mortar and machine-gun fire. Reaching the top of the bridge, he drove out the party below, inflicting over twenty casualties with hand grenades. Having been wounded he rejoined his platoon, had his wound dressed, and then carried on in command..." There is more!

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