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Dedication of Eric Liddell Memorial Stone at Weifang, China, June 9, 1991
Left to right: Charles Walker, Norman Cliff, David Michell, Peggy Judge, a niece of Eric.Liddell.

ERIC H. LIDDELL

Liddell was born in Tianjin, of Scottish parents in 1902. His career reached it's peak with his gold medal victory in the 400 meters event at the 1924 Olympic games. He returned to China to work in Tianjin as a teacher.
Liddell was interned in a camp at the present site of the Weifang second Middle School and died in this camp shortly before the Japanese were defeated in 1945. He embodied paternal virtues and his school life was spent encouraging young people to make their best contribution to the betterment of mankind.



Middle School Students - Weifang -

June 9, 1991, middle School Students - Weifang -

June 9, 1991, David Michell addressing the audience

June 9, 1991, David Michell addressing the audience

June 9, 1991, the Audience - Weifang -

June 9, 1991, Norman Cliff addressing the audience

David Michell addressing the audience - Weifang -