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Eric Robinson VC

Erection date: /2/2015

Inscription

{Below an image of a Victoria Cross medal:}
Lieutenant Commander Eric Robinson, Royal Navy, 26th February 1915.

Site: Eric Robinson VC (1 memorial)

SE10, Diamond Terrace, 1

The plaque is on the pavement - in our photo you can just make out the circle.

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

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