Naval officer. Born Newcastle upon Tyne. Served at the Battle of Trafalgar where he took over command on Nelson's death. Died returning home due to illness, near the Baleariac Islands.
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Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood
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firefighters who died in Britain fighting fires (in WW2)
The Firefighters Memorial Trust provides on-line access to the national list of names of firefighters who have lost their lives in the course of their duty, at any time.
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J. H. Starr
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson
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1 memorial
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Archibald Davis Dawnay
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1 memorial
Canadian Firefighters
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1 memorial