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Plaque

Daniel O’Donovan

Erection date: 11/3/2025

Inscription

Honouring the bravery and sacrifice of Daniel Michael O’Donovan of Euston Fire Station who gave his life in the line of duty on Hilldrop Crescent, Camden, 11th March 1964.

Site: Daniel O’Donovan (1 memorial)

N7, Hilldrop Lane, Moelwyn Hughes Court

The front of the building is on Hilldrop Lane but the plaque is at the back, best accessed via Hilldrop Crescent.

 

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Daniel O’Donovan

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Fireman Daniel Michael O'Donovan

Attending a ‘Person Shut in Lift’ at Moelwyn Hughes Court, he fell from the f...

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Daniel O’Donovan

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Fire Brigades Union

From their website: "The FBU is one of the UK’s oldest specialist trade union...

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