He was a chimney sweep and shoemaker by trade and was attached to the Chatham division of the Civil Defence Rescue Service. Notice of his award was published in the London Gazette on the 30th May, 1944.
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Anthony Smith, G.C.
The plaque says the rescue occurred ‘near to this place’, when in fact it hap...
Belgian soldier in WW1 who died in Britain and was buried in St Mary's Cemetery, NW10.
Wealthy banker. One of the Commissioners for the Great Exhibition, 1851. Banker. Born 43 Lothbury, London. Died at home, 2 Carlton Gardens.
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