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George Jarratt VC

Erection date: 5/5/2017

Inscription

{Below an image of a Victoria Cross medal:}
Corporal George Jarratt, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), 3rd May 1917.

Site: Tinworth pillar + G. Jarratt VC (2 memorials)

SE11, Kennington Park Road, Kennington Park

The Jarrett plaque is laid into the tarmac path between this pillar and the Kennington Park air-raid memorial.

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Department for Communities and Local Government

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Tinworth pillar

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