The idea of the fire fighters volunteering to assist Britain was developed between the British government and the then Canadian Prime Minister, Mackenzie King.
The Canadian fire fighters museum website says that actually, 422 men volunteered for service. Before the corps returned home in late 1944, thousands of people lined the streets in London to watch them march to take the salute in front of Canada House.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Canadian Firefighters
{On the floral emblem:} Canada fire fighters. In memory of three members of ...
Poet and writer. Born Siegfried Loraine (also spelt Lorraine or Louvain depending on source) Sassoon at Weirleigh, Brenchley, near Paddock Wood, Kent. Grandson of Thomas Thornycroft and cousin of S...
Person, Armed Forces, Literature, Poetry, Seriously Famous, France
Employed at the Holloway tram garage. Served and was killed in WW1.
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Commander in the City of London police force. He oversaw the investigation into the death of Roberto Calvi, (dubbed 'God's Banker'), and was also involved with the investigations into the collapses...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
