Erection date: 11/9/2016
George A. Roberts, 1890 to 1970, First World War soldier, Second World War fireman, West Indian community leader, lived here 1923 to 1970.
London Borough of Southwark
Voted by the people
SE5, Warner Road, Block C, Lewis Trust Buildings
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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