Plaque

Crooked Billet - V2 attack

Erection date: 21/5/2011

Inscription

In memory of all those killed and injured at this site by a V2 rocket which destroyed the Crooked Billet on Sunday 19th November 1944.
Not Forgotten.

Site: Crooked Billet - V2 attack (1 memorial)

BR2, Southborough Lane, 286, The Crooked Billet Harvester

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

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