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Bracknell and District War Memorial Marker, Side Two image, Touch for more information
By Stephen Palmer, February 19, 2023
Bracknell and District War Memorial Marker, Side Two
1 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Bracknell — Bracknell and District War Memorial
Near Braccan Walk.
In memory of the men of Bracknell and District who gave their lives for King and Country in the Great War 1914 - 1919 "Greater Love Hath No Man Than This" - And in the World War 1939-1945 - Saith the Angel "These are they that have . . . Map (db m245678) WM
2 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Chavey Down — Henry Beaucourt Skyrme
On London Road at Priory Road/Swinley Road, on the right when traveling west on London Road.
In memory of Henry Beaucourt Skyrme Flying Officer R.A.F. Who did not return from his last operational flight in the service of his country 16 January 1941 Per ardua ad astra Map (db m218018) HM WM
3 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Chavey Down — Honouring the Men and Boys from Chavey Down - World War II
On Church Road.
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4 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Cookham — Cookham War Memorial
On School Lane, on the right when traveling north.
1914-1919 C Ayres • B Barker • R A Bayley • E H Belk • W J Comley • F H Coleshill • P L Cox • G H Dennis • W Earle • R J F Ellis • W K B Ellis • A E Emmett • G Emmett • J Emmett • W M Emmett • S S Buss • L W . . . Map (db m231976) WM
5 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Datchet — Datchet War Memorial
On Horton Road.
This monument is erected by inhabitants of Datchet to commemorate the Great War of 1914-1919 and the glorious victory of the British forces and their Allies by sea, on land, and in the air over the combined forces of Germany. Austria, . . . Map (db m230622) WM
6 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Eton Wick — Eton Wick and Boveney War Memorial
On Sheepcote Road.
In memory of the parishioners of Eton Wick and Boveney whose names are recorded on this cross. They gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1919. Passing from the strife of the world into the peace of God. Remember also . . . Map (db m220604) WM
7 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Eton Wick — Eton Wick War Memorial
On Eton Wick Road.
To the glory of God and the memory of the men of Eton Wick who gave their lives for their country 1939 - 1945 Stanley Bond † Clifford Archibald Chew Omar Alfred Browne † Thomas Henry Flint William Walter Farmer † Thomas McMurray . . . Map (db m220078) WM
8 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Maidenhead — Richard Dimbleby CBE1913-1965
Near Lower Cookham Road.
Journalist, war correspondent and television presenter Lived in Mill Head Boulters IslandMap (db m224210) HM
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9 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Reading — Men of Reading and Berkshire
On The Forbury.
The Glorious Dead 1914 - 1918 1939 - 1945 To the honoured memory of the men of Reading and Berkshire who gave their lives for King and Country during the Great WarsMap (db m216275) WM
10 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Reading — WWII Bombing of Reading
On Friar Street.
To honour the memory of those who lost their lives as a result of the bombs that fell in this area on 10 February 1943Map (db m230044) HM WM
11 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Twyford — Twyford War Memorial
On Station Road.
To the glory of God, and in grateful memory of the men of Twyford who fell in the Great War. “Their name liveth for evermore” 1914 A.A.G. Evans, 1st. Royal Berks H.G. Franklin, 1st. Gren Guards A.E Hunt, Royal Navy France. Belgium. . . . Map (db m220441) WM
12 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Windsor — Captain E.K. Perkins
Near Clewer Court Road.
In Ever Loving Memory Of Our Dearly Loved Son Captain E.K. Perkins,308934. 1st Northamptons Killed In Action In Burma, March 1st 1945. Always Remembered By His Loving Mum & Dad "A Loving Smile A Heart Of Gold No Dearer Son . . . Map (db m232436) WM
13 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Windsor — Dedworth and Clewer War Memorial
On Dedworth Road.
To the glorious dead of this parish 1914-1918. Also to the fallen of the Second World War and subsequent actions We will remember them Adey E.A. · Ansell W. · Anstice P.R. · Ash F. · Attride C. J. · Austin R. · Barnett H. J. · . . . Map (db m223834) WM
14 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Windsor — The Hawker Hurricane
On Barry Avenue.
This full size replica is a lasting memorial to Windsor resident Sir Sydney Camm CBE FRAeS (1893-1966). It bears the markings of an aircraft flown in the Battle of Britain by Squadron Leader John Grandy who, as Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir . . . Map (db m230601) HM
15 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Windsor — Windsor War Memorial
On High Street, on the right when traveling north.
1914-1918 Remember With Thankful Hearts The Men Of This Royal Borough Whose Names Are Here And Elsewhere Recorded. Brothers In Arms. Jealous For The Common Good. Faithful Unto Death - They Left The Issue In Your Hands. Remember And Be Strong. . . . Map (db m236756) WM
16 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Winkfield — Winkfield War Memorial
On Church Road, on the right when traveling west.
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17 United Kingdom, England, Buckinghamshire, Amersham — WWII Memorial Plaque
Near The Broadway.
This Garden of Remembrance is laid out in honoured memory of those from this parish who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War 1939-1945 Adams, John W.J. • Baker, Margaret R. • Barratt, Stanley A. • Bennett, William J. • . . . Map (db m238154) WM
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18 United Kingdom, England, Buckinghamshire, Marlow — Marlow War Memorial
On The Causeway.
In grateful and honoured memory of the two hundred and fifteen men of Marlow who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1914 - 1919 And of those who fell in the Second World War 1939 - 1945 The names of the Officers, N.C.O.'s & Men . . . Map (db m228394) WM
19 United Kingdom, England, Cambridgeshire, Molesworth — 303rd Bombardment Group (H) "Hells Angels"Flew from this airfield — Station 107 Molesworth —
On Entrance Road, 0.1 kilometers north of Brington Road, on the left when traveling west.
Left Panel: 303rd Bomb Group (H) 8th Air Force Arrived UK - 12 Sep 42 First Combat Mission 17 Nov 42 Last Combat Mission 25 Apr 45 365 Combat Missions (The most of any 8AF B-17 Group) 10,721 Sorties - 378 Enemy aircraft . . . Map (db m77892) HM WM
20 United Kingdom, England, Cornwall, Bodmin — Bodmin War Memorial
Near St Nicholas Street (England Route B3268) close to Fore Street, on the right when traveling north.
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21 United Kingdom, England, Cornwall, Bodmin — U.S. Army 29th Infantry Division Memorial
On St Nicholas Street (England Route B3268) at Castle Canyke Road, on the right when traveling north on St Nicholas Street.
In honor of the Hallowed Memory of the 3533 Men of the 29th Division. United States Army Killed in Battle from 6 June 1944 To Victory in Europe 8 May 1945 In October 1942 the 29th Infantry Divison Composed of National Guard Units from . . . Map (db m124236) HM WM
22 United Kingdom, England, Cornwall, Falmouth — HMS Forte IV
Near Avenue Road at Campbeltown Way, on the right when traveling north.
Coastal Forces of World War II HMS Forte IV This plaque commemorates the men and women of Allied Coastal Forces who served with the Royal Navy at HMS Forte IV at Falmouth between 1941 and 1946. At HMS Forte IV Motor Torpedo Boats, Motor Gunboats . . . Map (db m124014) WM
23 United Kingdom, England, Cornwall, Falmouth — Russian Convoy Memorial
Near Avenue Road close to Campbeltown Way, on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m124013) WM
24 United Kingdom, England, Cornwall, Launceston — Launceston War Memorial
On Broad Street at High Street, on the left when traveling north on Broad Street.
To the Immortal Honour of Those from this Town who gave their Lives for King & Country in the Great Wars 1914-1918 1939-1945 W.H. Adams · S. Bartlett · D.B. Bennett · T. Bennett · C. Bickle · G.T. Brendon · A.J. Brent · J. . . . Map (db m124177) WM
25 United Kingdom, England, Cornwall, Penzance — Albert ReussAustrian Jewish Artist
Near Trungle Parc.
Remembering Austrian Jewish Artist Albert Reuss and his devoted wife Rosa nee Feinstein who fled Vienna to England in 1938 to escape the Nazi Holocaust. They moved to Mousehole in 1948. Because of Rosa's love . . . Map (db m206534) HM WM
26 United Kingdom, England, Cornwall, St Breward — St Breward War Memorial
On Unnamed Road, 0.2 kilometers north of St Breward Village Hall, on the left when traveling north.
We Must Not Forget We Must Always Remember WWI 1914 – 1918 L/Sgt Francis S Armstrong · L/Cpl William H Arthur · Pte George Bunt · Pte Frederick W Chidley · Pte Frederick C Cottell · PO John Drew · Sgt Frank Ebbett · Sapper James H Gill · . . . Map (db m124241) WM
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27 United Kingdom, England, Cornwall, Truro — Truro War Memorial
On Boscawen Street at Prince’s Street, on the right when traveling east on Boscawen Street.
In Memory of Those Who Fell In the Great Wars of 1914 – 1919 & 1939 – 1945 Falkland Islands 1982 Palmer, Andrew Afghanistan 2009 Olaf S.G. SchmidMap (db m124046) WM
28 United Kingdom, England, Cornwall, Wadebridge — RAF St Eval
On un-named road, on the right when traveling south.
R · A · F St Eval 1939 – 1959 In Memory of those who served and the 974 gallant airrew who lost their lives Also the 22 Airmen and WAAFS who were killed in bombing raids Unveiled this day 10th April 2005 by Wing . . . Map (db m121959) HM WM
29 United Kingdom, England, County Durham, Durham — Captain Isidore Newman
On Hawthorn Terrace.
Capt Isidore Newman, MBE Jewish Secret Agent WW2 Special Operations Executive (SOE) lived at 52/53 Hawthorn Terrace. He was betrayed in France and murdered in Mauthausen concentration camp in 1944 Be strong and of good courage, . . . Map (db m222723) HM WM
30 United Kingdom, England, County Durham, Hartlepool — Castle Eden War Memorial
On England Route B1281 at Stockton Road, on the left when traveling east on State Route B1281.
To the Memory Of the Men of This Parish Who Gave Their Lives In the Great War 1914 – 1918. Thomas Hindson Biggins Pte Som. L.I. · Rowland Burdon Capt. & Flt. Comdr R.F.C. · Thomas Burns L/Cpl Durham L.I. · James Henry Francis . . . Map (db m125904) WM
31 United Kingdom, England, County Durham, Rookhope — Rookhope War Memorial
On Front Street at unnamed road, 3 miles north of A689 in Eastgate, on the right when traveling north on Front Street.
“For Home and Country” Erected to the Memory of the Men from this Parish who Served in the Great War 1914 – 1918. Those Who Fell Richard Bell Adamson. · Robert Hodgson Adamson. · John Christopher Baty. · John Edward . . . Map (db m126343) WM
32 United Kingdom, England, County Durham, Seaham — Seaham Cenotaph
On North Terrace at Tempest Road, on the left when traveling south on North Terrace.
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33 United Kingdom, England, County Durham, Wolsingham — Wolsingham War Memorial
On Front Street (England Route A689) at Market Place (England Route B6296), on the left when traveling east on Front Street.
Remember With Thanksgiving The True and Faithful Men Who In The Great War Went Forth From This Parish For God and the Right The Names of Those Who Returned Not Again Are Here Inscribed To Be Honoured For Evermore 1915 — . . . Map (db m126340) WM
34 United Kingdom, England, Devon, Axminster — Axminster War Memorial
On West Street (England Route A358) at Church Street, on the left when traveling south on West Street.
In Grateful Memory of the Men of Axminster Who Died for Their Country in The Great War 1914 – 1918 Bertram P. Bowles · Henry A. Bruce · John S. Channing · Charles S. Chant · Francis F. Chick · William C. Chick · William A. Claybin · . . . Map (db m123632) WM
35 United Kingdom, England, Devon, Exeter — Philip Freeman/Friedman Wartime Firewatcher
On St. Marks Ave..
In Memory of Philip Freeman/Friedman Jewish Exeter Wartime Firewatcher Age 67 Who was killed in the German bombing raid, 4 May, 1942. Till 2022, his grave was unidentified Hebrew Acronym v (Samuel, 25:29, “May his soul be . . . Map (db m212023) WM
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36 United Kingdom, England, Devon, Kilmington — Kilmington War Memorial
On Gammons Hill (Route A35) at Shute Road, on the left when traveling west on Gammons Hill.
To the Glory of God and In Honoured Memory of The Men of Kilmington Who Gave their Lives for Their King and Country in The Great War E.W. Woodman   Died 1915 · J.H. Woodman   Died 1915 · L.F. Loveridge   Died 1916 · W. Sanaom   Died . . . Map (db m123752) WM
37 United Kingdom, England, Dorset, Blandford Forum — Blandford Forum War Memorial
On East Street close to West Street, on the left when traveling east.
( left panel ) To Commemorate the Self-Sacrifice of Those Whose Names Are Inscribed Hereon Who Gave Their Lives for Their Country in The Great War 1914 - 1918 Alexander C.B. · Andrews J.J. · Arnold G. · Arscott B.J. · Axford . . . Map (db m123575) WM
38 United Kingdom, England, Dorset, Blandford Forum — The Battle of Blandford
On West Street close to River Mews, on the left when traveling north.
The Battle of Blandford: defences against a German invasion in World War II “We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in . . . Map (db m123574) HM
39 United Kingdom, England, Dorset, Bovington — M4A1 Medium Tank Grizzly
On King George V Road at Linsay Road, on the left when traveling south on King George V Road.
M4A1 Medium Tank, Grizzly Mark I During the Second World War the Canadians built the M4A1 Sherman named 'Grizzly.' It had a few modifications including a Canadian Dry Pin Track (if you look at the tracks there is no rubber used). The Grizzly . . . Map (db m123580) HM WM
40 United Kingdom, England, Dorset, Bovington — Royal Tank Regiment Memorial Statue
Near King George V Road at Linsay Road, on the left when traveling south.
This exhibit is a fibreglass model used to create the bronze statue that now stands in Whitehall Place, London. The London statue was unveiled by the Royal Tank Regiment's Colonel in Chief, Her Majesty the Queen, on the 13th of June 2000. The . . . Map (db m123583) HM WM
41 United Kingdom, England, Dorset, Bovington — Tank Infantry Mark IV
Near King George V Road at Linsay Road, on the left when traveling south.
This tank had been restored to the appearance of a Mark I Churchill, belonging to the 14th Canadian Tank Regiment. The Mark I was armed with a 2-pounder high velocity anti-tank gun in the turret and a 3 inch howitzer in the hull. The Churchill . . . Map (db m123586) HM WM
42 United Kingdom, England, Dorset, Christchurch — World War II Memorial
On Quay Road.
This stone was laid by the Mayor of Christchurch Councillor Michael J. Peirce to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II 3rd September 1939 to 15th August 1945 "Lest We Forget"Map (db m221540) WM
43 United Kingdom, England, Dorset, Dewlish — Dewlish War Memorial
On Long Lane, 3.2 kilometers north of Warren Road, on the left when traveling north.
1939 - 1945 R Parsons · P. Young 1914 - 1918 Remember Before God With Thanksgiving These Men Who Gave Their Lives in the War F.J. Bugess · C.G. Christopher · C. Cutler · R.J. Daniels · W.J. Bennett · E.N. Dorey · R.J. Diment · W.H. . . . Map (db m123753) WM
44 United Kingdom, England, Dorset, Dorchester — Dorchester World War II Monument
On Bridport Road (England Route B3150) at Poundbury Road, on the right when traveling west on Bridport Road.
World War II 1939-1945 This Stone is to Commemorate All Those Allied Service Men and Women Who Served Here in Dorchester And in the County of Dorsetshire And to All Those Who Fought All Over the World On Land Sea and in the Air Never . . . Map (db m123623) WM
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45 United Kingdom, England, East Sussex, Ewhurst — Ewhurst War Memorial
On England Route B2165 at Forge Lane, on the left when traveling north on State Route B2165.
In Grateful Memory Of The Men of the Parish Of Ewhurst Who Gave Their Lives In The Great War 1914 — 1918 C. Adams · S.T. Batehup · E. Crouch · P.J. Curtis · J. Dennis · A. Eldridge · B. Eldridge · J. Fellows · E.J. Ford · A. Foster . . . Map (db m128673) WM
46 United Kingdom, England, East Sussex, Lewes — Lewes War Memorial
On High Street at Market Street, on the left when traveling east on High Street.
In Memory Of The Men of Lewes Who Died For Their Country And for Mankind In the Great War 1914 — 1918 Likewise Remember Those Of This Town Who Gave Their Lives In The War 1939 — 1945 Names of the . . . Map (db m129651) WM
47 United Kingdom, England, East Sussex, Westfield — Westfield War Memorial
On Church Lane at Vicarage Lane, on the left when traveling north on Church Lane.
In Grateful Memory of the Men of Westfield Whose Names Are Recorded Below Who Gave Their Lives in the Great War 1914 - 1918 Herbert Henry Baker · Albert Ball · Lewis Crampton Barden · William Barrow · Stephen Blackman · Owen Carrick · . . . Map (db m129381) WM
48 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Barnet — Lt. Marcus R. BloomMentioned in Despatches
On Lyttleton Road, Hampstead Garden Suburb.
Mentioned in Despatches Jewish secret agent of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) lived at 9 Brownlow Court. Captured and murdered in Mauthausen Concentration Camp, 1944. Be strong and of good courage (Joshua 1:9) . . . Map (db m211224) HM WM
49 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Barnet — Marie Schmolka (1893-1940)
On Hoop Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Marie Schmolka was the only Czechoslovak representative at the Evian conference of July 1938, which focused on the Jewish refugee crisis. After the Munich agreement of September 1938, together with Doreen Warriner, she organised the . . . Map (db m188406) HM
50 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Barnet — Reinhold Chrystman
On Hoop Lane, on the left when traveling east.
Chrystman was an evangelical Christian, a Polish Volksdeutsche, who managed the Kara-Hortensia Glass factory in Piotrkow-Trybunalski. He worked closely with Solomon Gomberg, a Jew from Lodz, to supervise the factory’s Jewish personnel. A large . . . Map (db m188414) HM
51 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Barnet — Wilfrid Israel11 July 1899 – 1 June 1943
On Hoop Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Holocaust Rescuer who saved tens of thousands of Jews Wilfrid Berthold Jacob Israel was born into a liberal Jewish family of extreme wealth. His mother, Amy, the granddaughter of the Chief Rabbi of the U.K., Herman Adler, insisted he . . . Map (db m228001) HM
52 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Barnet, Whetstone — Lt. Comm. Harold Newgass, GC, RNVRIn Proud Memory of WW2 Jewish Naval Officer
On Oakleigh Road North, on the right when traveling east.
Awarded the George Cross for courage in defusing a landmine in Garston, Liverpool. He was a Club Leader at the Oxford and St. George's Youth Club in Enriques Street, Whitechapel, which subsequently re-located to this site. Be strong and of . . . Map (db m231042) HM
53 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Camden — Burma Railway Memorial
On Camden High Street at Eversholt Street on Camden High Street.
In memory of the tens of thousands of British civilian and military personnel who suffered incarceration, many dying, in the Far East during the Second World War 1939 - 45, including those forced to labour on the Burma Railway. They ask for nothing . . . Map (db m120043) WM
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54 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Camden — Captain Simmon LatutinG.C. (George Cross) — Somerset Light Infantry/Somali Gendarmerie —
On North Villas.
The son of Jewish immigrants, Simmon lived here from the 1920s till 1940. He was posthumously awarded this highest medal for bravery when attempting to save the lives of three men in a burning barracks in Mogadishu, December 1944. . . . Map (db m188335) HM
55 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Camden — Euston War Memorial
On Euston Road just east of Gordon Street, on the right when traveling west.
[Inscription on obelisk:] In Memory of our Glorious Dead [South side inscription:] In grateful memory of 3719 men of the London and Northwestern Railway Company who for the country justice and freedom served . . . Map (db m112270) WM
56 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Camden — In Memory of Auxiliary Firemen
On Upper Woburn Place at Endsleigh Place, on the left when traveling north on Upper Woburn Place.
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57 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Camden — Noor Inayat Khan
Near Gordon Square at Endsleigh Place.
(Front Panel:) 1914-1944 G.C., M.B.E. Croix de Guerre (Right Panel:) Noor Inayat Khan was an SOE agent infiltrated into occupied France. She was executed at Dachau concentration camp. Her last word was . . . Map (db m115297) HM WM
58 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Camden — Prudential World War II Memorial
On Holborn at Brooke Street, on the left when traveling east on Holborn.
In remembrance of our comrades who gave their lives in the war of 1939 - 45 ( there are two memorials, one on each side of the entrance to the building )Map (db m118263) WM
59 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Camden — Wing Commander Yeo-Thomas
On Guilford Street just west of Grenville Street, on the left when traveling west.
Wing Commander F.F.E. Yeo-Thomas GC 1902-1964 Secret Agent codename 'The White Rabbit' lived hereMap (db m116333) HM
60 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of London — London Troops War Memorial
On Cornhill close to Threadneedle Street, on the right when traveling west.
To the Immortal Honour of the Officers Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of London Who Served Their King and Empire In The Great War 1914   1919 This Memorial is Dedicated In Proud & Grateful Recognition By the City and . . . Map (db m121571) WM
61 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of London — Malta G.C. / The SiegeThe Siege of 1940-43 /
On Byward Street (Route A100) at Great Tower Street, on the left when traveling west on Byward Street.
[South face] Malta G.C. In 1940 the sinister shadow of fascism spilled across Europe and into North Africa. Malta, under the protection of Great Britain, found herself alone in a hostile Mediterranean 800 miles from her nearest allies . . . Map (db m187812) HM WM
62 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of London — Mozzagrogna and Caldari War Memorial
On Holborn Viaduct at Giltspur Street, on the left when traveling east on Holborn Viaduct.
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63 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of London — National Submarine War Memorial
On Victoria Embankment at Temple Place, on the left when traveling west on Victoria Embankment.
Erected to the memory of the officers and men of the British Navy who lost their lives serving in submarines 1914-1918 and 1939-1945 ( left panel) Submarines Lost 1914-1918 AE.1 · AE.2 · C.16 · C.29 · C.31 · C.33 · C.34 · D.2 · D.3 . . . Map (db m118292) WM
64 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of London — Out of the ashes
On Noble Street at London Wall, on the left when traveling north on Noble Street.
When German bombing raids in 1940 destroyed the area, the City Wall was revealed once again. For more than 20 years, the area remained undeveloped allowing archaeologists to identify the site of the Roman fort for the first time. A new road, . . . Map (db m118135) HM
65 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of London — Royal Fusiliers Memorial
On Holborn at Brooke Street, on the right when traveling west on Holborn.
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66 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of London — Site of First Bomb Hit
On Fore Street at Wood Street, on the left when traveling west on Fore Street.
On this site at 12:15 AM on the 25th August 1940 fell the first bomb on the City of London in the Second World War Map (db m115311) HM
67 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of London — United Kingdom Firefighters National Memorial
On Carter Lane at Peter's Hill, on the left when traveling west on Carter Lane.
Blitz The Heroes With Grimy Gaces Winston Churchill In Honour and Memory of Those Firefighters Who Gave Their Lives in the Defence of the Nation 1939-1945 This Monument was Commissioned by the Founder Master of the Guild . . . Map (db m117875) HM
68 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding
On Strand at Aldwych, on the right when traveling west on Strand.
Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding was Commander-in-Chief of Fighter Command, Royal Air Force, from its formation in 1936 until November 1940. He was thus responsible for the preparation for and the conduct of the Battle of Britain. With remarkable . . . Map (db m111385) HM WM
69 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park (1892 - 1975)Defender of London 1940
On Waterloo Place at Pall Mall, on the left when traveling north on Waterloo Place.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park commanded Number 11 Group Fighter Command which defended London and South East England successfully during the Battle of Britain Responsible for the hour by hour decisions of 11 Group New Zealander Keith Park . . . Map (db m111059) HM WM
70 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Alan Brooke
On Whitehall at Richmond Terrace, on the right when traveling north on Whitehall.
. . . Map (db m117921) HM WM
71 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Australian War Memorial
On Grosvenor Place at Constitution Hill, on the right when traveling north on Grosvenor Place.
Whatever burden you are to carry We also will shoulder that burden Australia   United Kingdom 1914   1918 1939   1945 This Memorial Honours The Commitment Of Australians Who served alongside Britain and her Allies In defence of . . . Map (db m118093) WM
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72 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Bomber Command Memorial
On Piccadilly at Duke of Wellington Place, on the left when traveling west on Piccadilly.
The fighters are our salvation but the bombers alone provide the means of victory Winston Churchill · September 1940 This memorial is dedicated to the 55,573 airmen from the United Kingdom British Commonwealth & Allied Nations who served . . . Map (db m118090) WM
73 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Canada MemorialMémorial du Canada
On Constitution Hill at The Mall, on the left when traveling east on Constitution Hill.
Lest we forget … to whom this memorial is dedicated. Designed by Canadian sculptor Pierre Granche and unveiled by Her Majesty The Queen in 1994, this memorial pays tribute to the nearly one million Canadian and Newfoundland men and women who . . . Map (db m118062) WM
74 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Chindit Memorial
On Victoria Embankment at Richmond Terrace, on the left when traveling north on Victoria Embankment.
[Front:] The Chindit Badge Portraying a Chinthe, A Mythical Beast, Guardian of Burmese Temples from which was derived the name Chindits, their motto being The Boldest Measures Are The Safest In Memory Of All Who . . . Map (db m111474) HM WM
75 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Dwight David Eisenhower
Near Upper Brook Street at Grosvenor Square.
Dwight David Eisenhower October 14, 1890 - March 28, 1969 General of the Army President of the United States A Life of Service to Freedom 1915 Graduated from West Point 1916 . . . Map (db m112857) HM WM
76 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Eisenhower's D-Day Headquarters
On St James's Square just north of Pall Mall, on the left when traveling south.
The United States of America recognizes the selfless service and manifold contributions of General Dwight David Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, 1944-1945. At this site, General Eisenhower, on behalf of freedom loving peoples throughout the . . . Map (db m116814) HM WM
77 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Fleet Air Arm Memorial
On Victoria Embankment close to Richmond Terrace, on the left when traveling north.
To the Everlasting Memory of All the Men and Women from the United Kingdom, the British Commonwealth and the Many Allied Nations Who Have Given Their Lives Whilst Serving in the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm. He rode upon a . . . Map (db m117926) WM
78 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Grosvenor Chapel
On South Audley Street at Aldford Street, on the left when traveling south on South Audley Street.
In this chapel the armed forces of the United States of America held divine service during the Great War of 1939 to 1945 and gave thanks to God for the victory of the Allies.Map (db m111356) HM WM
79 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Harry Errington
On Rathbone Place.
On the night of 17th September 1940 during The Blitz, at London Auxiliary Fire Station stood on this site when it was hit by a bomb Fireman Harry Ehrengott (Errington), son of Jewish immigrants living in Soho, won the George Cross the highest . . . Map (db m160254) HM
80 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — HQS Wellington
On Victoria Embankment close to Temple Place, on the left when traveling west.
HQS Wellington is a unique part of Britain’s maritime heritage and the last surviving example of a wartime escort ship in Britain. Wellington was built for the Royal Navy in 1934 and during the second World War served in the Battle of the . . . Map (db m118304) HM WM
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81 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — John Gilbert Winant
On Aldford Street close to Rex Place, on the left when traveling east.
Greater London Council John Gilbert Winant 1889 – 1947 United States Ambassador 1941 – 1946 lived hereMap (db m121339) HM
82 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Leopold (Leo) Samuel Marks, MBEJewish Cryptographer
Near Park West.
Leopold (Leo) Samuel Marks, MBE lived flat 410 Park West, when Chief of Codes at Special Operations Executive (SOE) in WW2. He was a key trainer of secret agents sent to defeat the Nazis. Set a watch before my mouth Lord: and over the . . . Map (db m205212) HM
83 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Monty
On Whitehall at Richmond Terrace, on the right when traveling north on Whitehall.
Field Marshall Viscount Montgomery Of Alamein KG GCB DSO 1887     1976Map (db m117920) HM WM
84 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Monument to the Women of World War II
On Whitehall at Downing Street on Whitehall.
The Women of World War II [South Panel:] This memorial was raised to commemorate the vital work done by over 7 million women during World War II Funded by the charity Memorial to Women of World War II and supported by . . . Map (db m111050) WM
85 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — New Zealand War Memorial
On Grosvenor Place at Piccadilly, on the right when traveling north on Grosvenor Place.
( some inscriptions on the columns of the memorial ) This memorial commemorates the enduring bonds between New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and our shared sacrifice during times of war. It is a symbol both of our common heritage, and . . . Map (db m118098) HM WM
86 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Norfolk House(Operations Torch and Overlord Headquarters)
On St Jame's Square just north of Pall Mall, on the left when traveling south.
In this buiding 24 June 1942 - 8 November 1942 General of the Army Dwight D Eisenhower Supreme Allied Commander formed the first Allied force headquarters and in conjunction with the commanders of the fighting services of the Allied nations and . . . Map (db m116820) HM
87 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Polish Navy Headquarters
On New Cavendish Street at Wimpole Mews, on the right when traveling west on New Cavendish Street.
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88 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Rifle Brigade War Memorial
On Grosvenor Gardens at Hobart Place, on the left when traveling north on Grosvenor Gardens.
In Memory of 11,575 Officers Warrant Officers Non-Commissioned Officers and Riflemen of The Rifle Brigade Who Fell In The Great War 1914 - 1918. ( stone in front of the memorial ) And In Memory Of 1329 Officers . . . Map (db m118104) WM
89 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Royal Air Force Memorial
On Victoria Embankment at Horse Guards Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Victoria Embankment.
( east side, facing the River Thames ) 1914 1918 In Perpetual Memory 1939 1945 ( west side, facing the street ) In Memory of All Ranks of the Royal Naval Air Service   Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force . . . Map (db m117945) WM
90 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Royal Tank Regiment Memorial
On Whitehall Place at Whitehall Ct, on the right when traveling west on Whitehall Place.
From Mud Through Blood, To The Green Fields Beyond This Memorial Was Unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Colonel-in-Chief Royal Tank Regiment on 13th June 2000 ( plaque in front ) Royal Tank Regiment Memorial Statue This . . . Map (db m118816) WM
91 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Sir Thomas Peirson Frank1881-1951 — City of Westminster —
Near Milbank just east of Dean Stanley Street.
Chief Engineer for London County Council 1930-1946 Saved London from drowning during The BlitzMap (db m109116) HM
92 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — The Battle of Britain Memorial
On Victoria Embankment just north of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling north.
Front: The Battle of Britain Back: Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few Winston ChurchillMap (db m85843) WM
93 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — The Bomber Command Memorial
On Piccadilly at Duke of Wellington Place, on the left when traveling west on Piccadilly.
The Bomber Command Memorial was built to commemorate the sacrifice of the 55,573 airmen who lost their lives serving in Bomber Command during World War Two. The Memorial, which was unveiled on 28 June 2012 in the presence of Her Majesty The . . . Map (db m118091) HM WM
94 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — The Cenotaph
On Whitehall at Downing Street, on the right when traveling north on Whitehall.
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95 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — The Memorial Gates
On Constitution Hill at Piccadilly, on the right when traveling west on Constitution Hill.
A Debt of Honour The Memorial Gates This Memorial was inaugurated by Her Majesty The Queen during the Golden Jubilee Year, 2002. It commemorates the service and sacrifices of five million men and women from the Indian Sub-continent, Africa and . . . Map (db m118065) WM
96 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — The Viscount Portal of Hungerford
On Victoria Embankment at Horse Guards Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Victoria Embankment.
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97 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — The Viscount Slim
On Whitehall at Richmond Terrace, on the right when traveling north on Whitehall.
Field Marshall The Viscount Slim KG GCB GCMG GCVO GBE DSO MC 14th Army Burma 1943 – 1945 Governor General and Commander in Chief Australia 1953 – 1960 Kohima · Imphal · Arakan ( on each side of the pedestal . . . Map (db m117922) HM WM
98 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — The Yacht London
On Victoria Embankment at Temple Place, on the left when traveling west on Victoria Embankment.
The Yacht London 1927 The Beginning The Yacht London (“St. Katherine”) was commissioned in 1927 as a survey and inspection vessel by the Port of London Authority from boat builders Philip & Son Ltd of Dartmouth for the princely . . . Map (db m118306) HM
99 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — W.H. Smith & Son - Bomb Damage
On Portugal Street at Carey Street, on the right when traveling east on Portugal Street.
This building was the head office of W.H. Smith & Son from 1920 to 1976. The above sign was damaged by shrapnel from a German bomb during an air raid on the night of 10th October 1940Map (db m109549) HM
100 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Feltham — Bedfont War Memorial
On Grovestile Waye, on the left when traveling south.
To The Glory Of God And In Grateful Memory Of Those Who Died For Liberty And Righteousness 1914 - 1918 Austin, W. W. • Beames, F. R. • Beenham, A. • Brinklow, W. J. • Bushell, C. • Bushell, C. • Carter, H. • Carvey, E. • Cayley, . . . Map (db m233481) WM

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