2016

NZ4919 : The Stanley E. Hollis VC Memorial, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough

taken 9 years ago, near to Middlesbrough, England

The Stanley E. Hollis VC Memorial, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough
The Stanley E. Hollis VC Memorial, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough
Stanley Elton Hollis VC (1912 – 1972) was the recipient of the only Victoria Cross awarded on D-Day (6 June 1944). He was a Company Sergeant-Major in the 6th Green Howards. The memorial, sculpted by Brian Alabaster, was unveiled in November 2015 by the Vice Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire.

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Geographical Context: City, Town centre Defence, Military Place: Middlesbrough Unitary Authority: Middlesbrough Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire Road: Linthorpe Road Near: Albert Park Victoria Cross Recipient: Stanley Elton Hollis Sculptor: Brian Alabaster Unveiled: 2015 Primary Subject: Memorial
This photo is linked from: Articles: · Events On This Day In History Other Photos: · The only VC won on D Day ·
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NZ4919, 72 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Rod Grealish   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 17 July, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 5 December, 2023
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 4917 1913 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:33.9010N 1:14.4645W
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OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 4917 1911
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North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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