Erection date: 28/5/2016
{Below an image of a Victoria Cross medal:}
Lieutenant Richard Jones, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 21st May 1916.
The plaque is on the ground near the Lewisham war memorial.
SE13, Lewisham High Street
The 6 VC plaques are laid into the ground in front of the monument.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Lieutenant Richard Jones VC
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Lieutenant Richard Jones VC
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Lieutenant Richard Jones VC
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