Hero. Born Berkshire. Royal Navy captain. Served in WW1 and WW2 and awarded CBE in 1943. This 'Have-a-go' hero single-handed attempted to stop 'smash-and-grab' thieves at a jeweller's shop in Birchen Lane in the City and died from injuries received. Blitzwalkers gives the full story. You'll be glad to hear that the robbers were caught and "banged to rights". Would we have made it in tabloid journalism?
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Captain Ralph Douglas Binney
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Captain Binney
This plaque was given by the Royal Navy in memory of Captain Ralph Douglas Bi...
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S. H. F. Downe
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Samuel Pope
Had served in the Shropshire L.I. At the time of his death was an in-pensioner at Chelsea Hospital and a patient in the Infirmary.
War dead non-military, WW2
1 memorial
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
A. Baker, (No 2)
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Charles Lightoller
Born Charles Herbert Lightoller in Chorley, Lancashire. He joined the White Star Line in 1900 and served on several ships before being appointed second officer on the Titanic. As the ship was aband...
1 memorial
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