Person    | Male  Born 24/2/1666  Died 24/5/1743

Charles Wager

Born Rochester, Kent to a naval family. He entered the navy, rose to Rear-Admiral and was knighted 1709. Entered Parliament in 1713 and worked the rest of his life in the Board of Admiralty. Known for his generosity to individuals and organisations. Knight of the Golden Spur. Reportedly living at Stanley House, Chelsea when he died.

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Charles Wager

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St Margaret's new tower - 1736

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J. F. Collins

J. F. Collins

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Lance Corporal Jeffrey Vernon Young

Lance Corporal Jeffrey Vernon Young

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Captain Alexander Ross Clarke

Captain Alexander Ross Clarke

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1 memorial
F. C. Grace

F. C. Grace

Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War served, WW1
1 memorial
F. L. Lean

F. L. Lean

R.A.F.. Fought but did not die in WW1

Person, Armed Forces

War served, WW1
1 memorial