War Memorial - Annfield Plain, Co. Durham, England

Ornamental surround erected by
Stanley Branch Royal Air Force Association
unveiled by Air Vice Marshal Sir Geoffrey Bromet, K. B. E., C. B., D. S. O.

Dedicated 12th July 1959.

In proud and grateful memory of all ranks
of the Royal Air Force who gave their
lives that this country may remain free
We dedicate ourselves anew to honour
their sacrifice by perpetuating taht
spirit of comradeship that existed
during the testing years of war.

We will remember them

War Memorial - Annfield Plain, Co. Durham, England

It was here
Sergt. Pilot
Joyce
met his death
on the night of
March 13th
1918

This monument is erected by the
inhabitants of Annfield Plain and
district in grateful recognition
of this gallant Airman's
great sacrifice
in his own words, "Our lives are not
our own, they belong to our country".

Dedicated 14th May 1919
Renovated & rededicated 12th July 1959
Let us also remember his son
Sergt. Obs. Dennis Arthur Joyce
Missing believed killed on the night of
12th - 13th September 1940 over Germany
aged 22 years

This page is dedicated to the 10 million victims of World War I and 60 million victims of World War II.
We should always remember the immense grief and loss each war brought to the world.

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