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Edmund De Wind VC

Photograph at the Edmund De Wind VC blue plaque
Photograph via Open Plaques.

This blue plaque commemorates Edmund De Wind VC, a soldier who was recognised for his gallantry during the First World War. Born in Comber in 1883, De Wind served as an officer in the British Army. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, an honour bestowed for exceptional bravery when facing the enemy, making it the most esteemed military decoration available to British and Commonwealth forces. The plaque serves as a permanent local reminder of his service and ultimate sacrifice during the conflict, ensuring his legacy is remembered in his birthplace.

The memorial plaque for Edmund De Wind belongs to a tradition of commemorating individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary courage during wartime. The Victoria Cross, which De Wind received, was instituted in 1856 and has since been awarded to military personnel across various conflicts for acts of significant bravery. Plaques such as this typically emerge from local initiatives or national heritage programmes, seeking to mark the birthplaces or significant residences of notable figures, particularly those who have achieved high military honours. This particular plaque places his story within the civic landscape of his home town, linking his personal history to a broader narrative of national military remembrance during and after the First World War.

The blue plaque dedicated to Edmund De Wind VC is situated on Bridge Street Link in Comber. Visitors will find it prominently displayed on a building, making it accessible for public viewing. The plaque, identifying De Wind as a soldier born and bred in the town, is part of a wider network of historical markers in Northern Ireland. Those wishing to pay their respects can easily locate the plaque within the town centre. It offers a quiet point for reflection on the life and service of a local hero, in a setting that encourages respectful contemplation of his contribution during the First World War.

Inscription

“Edmund De Wind VC 1883-1918 Soldier born and bred in Comber”
Transcribed from the blue plaque at Bridge Street Link.

Background

Edmund De Wind is remembered for his courage during the First World War, having been awarded the Victoria Cross. This honour, the highest British and Commonwealth award for bravery, was given to him posthumously. He served as an officer in the British Army during the conflict.

His actions during the war have secured his place in military history. The Victoria Cross acknowledges exceptional acts of gallantry when facing an enemy, a distinction afforded to few.

Original summary by TributeLegacy, informed by public sources.

Source: Open Plaques. Geographic data via OpenStreetMap.

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Data sources

Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

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