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Plaque | War served | WW2

George Arthur Roberts

Erection date: 11/9/2016

Inscription

George A. Roberts, 1890 to 1970, First World War soldier, Second World War fireman, West Indian community leader, lived here 1923 to 1970.
London Borough of Southwark
Voted by the people

Site: George Arthur Roberts - SE5 (1 memorial)

SE5, Warner Road, Block C, Lewis Trust Buildings

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Soldier, fireman and community leader. Born in Trinidad, he was one of the fi...

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