Born Southampton. Commander of the fleet and victor at the Battle of Jutland 1916, although he was criticized for his tactics. Governor of New Zealand from 1920 - 1924. Held the title Viscount Brocas of Southampton. Died Kensington.
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Lord Jellicoe
From Railscot: 19 of these plaques have been installed at: Euston, Crewe, Pre...
Greater London Council Admiral of the fleet, Earl Jellicoe, OM, 1859 - 1935,...
Wing Commander, GC, secret agent in WW2, codename "The White Rabbit". Born 45 Balcombe Street. Brought up in France. Served in WW1. Served in WW2 initially in the RAF but then in February 1942 he j...
Resident of Willesden who volunteered and died in the Anglo Boer War, 1899-1900.
The plaque was laid secretly at night, near to the site of Rigby's murder. Greenwich Council feared that it would attract right wing act...
Formed 1st April 1918 at Hotel Cecil, 80 the Strand where it had its first headquarters. Motto: Per Ardua Ad Astra, Latin for "Through Struggles to the Stars".
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