Lambeth in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Violette Szabo
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2026
1. Violette Szabo Marker
Violette Szabo, G.C.
1921-1945
Secret Agent lived here
She gave her life for the French Resistance
Erected 1981 by Greater London Council.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Women. In addition, it is included in the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1921.
Location. 51° 28.238′ N, 0° 7.154′ W. Marker is in Lambeth, England, in Greater London. It is on Burnley Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Burnley Road, Lambeth, England SW9, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lilian Baylis (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Vincent van Gogh (approx. half a kilometer away); Van Gogh Walk (SW9) (approx. half a kilometer away); Vincent Willem van Gogh (approx. half
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Also see . . . Violette Szabo (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Violette Reine Elizabeth Szabo, GC (nιe Bushell; 26 June 1921 c. 5 February 1945) was a British-French Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent during the Second World War and a posthumous recipient of the George Cross. On her second mission into occupied France, Szabo was captured by the German army, interrogated, tortured, and deported to Ravensbrόck concentration camp in Germany, where she was executed.(Submitted on February 26, 2026.)
Szabo was the second woman to be awarded the George Cross, bestowed posthumously on 17 December 1946. The citation was published in the London Gazette and read:
St. James's Palace, S.W.1. 17 December 1946
The KING has been graciously pleased to award the GEORGE CROSS to:
Violette, Madame SZABO (deceased), Women's Transport Service (First Aid Nursing Yeomanry).
Madame Szabo volunteered to undertake a particularly dangerous mission in France. She was parachutedinto France in April 1944, and undertook the task with enthusiasm. In her execution of the delicate researches entailed she showed great presence of mind and astuteness. She was twice arrested by the German security authorities but each time managed to get away. Eventually, however, with other members of her group, she was surrounded by the Gestapo in a house in the south-west of France. Resistance appeared hopeless but Madame Szabo, seizing a Sten-gun and as much ammunition as she could carry, barricaded herself in part of the house and, exchanging shot for shot with the enemy, killed or wounded several of them. By constant movement, she avoided being cornered and fought until she dropped exhausted. She was arrested and had to undergo solitary confinement. She was then continuously and atrociously tortured but never by word or deed gave away any of her acquaintances or told the enemy anything of any value. She was ultimately executed. Madame Szabo gave a magnificent example of courage and steadfastness.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 20262. Violette Szabo Marker - wide view
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
