Plaque

National Service - Greenwich

Erection date: 2003

Inscription

This plaque honours the national servicemen of of the London Borough of Greenwich, who were conscripted between 1945 and 1963. We commemorate their service and the sacrifices they were called upon to make, at home and across the globe.
Greenwich Council, 2003.

Site: National Service - Greenwich (1 memorial)

SE18, Wellington Square, Greenwich Heritage Centre

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

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