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Humphrey Firman VC

Erection date: 25/4/2016

Inscription

{Below an image of a Victoria Cross medal:}
Lieutenant Humphrey Firman, Royal Navy, 24th - 25th April 1916.

Site: Humphrey Firman VC (1 memorial)

SW7, Old Brompton Road, South Kensington Station

The plaque is laid in the pavement, but the strong sunlight in our photo means you can't see it.

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

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