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What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Capt. Richard Stannard, V.C. (1902-1977) R.N.V.R. Hero of the evacuation of Namsos, 1940 lived here Recorded plaque organisation: Loughton Town Council.
Captain Richard Stannard VC RNVR was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the evacuation of Namsos in Norway in April 1940, where he commanded a motorboat rescuing Allied soldiers under heavy fire.
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