Erection date: 17/2/2011
Cecil John Kinross, V.C., 1896 - 1957, born here on the 17th February 1896, awarded the Victoria Cross for "most conspicuous bravery in action during prolonged and severe operations" at the Battle of Passchendaele in October 1917. Hillingdon London.
UB9, Off Harvil Road, Dews Farm
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Cecil John Kinross VC
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Cecil John Kinross VC
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