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Chinese members of Swire who died in WW1 or WW2

Countries: China/Hong Kong

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Chinese members of Swire who died in WW1 or WW2

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Swire war memorial - 1

The names are grouped by brief company identifier, which we’ve recognised as ...

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Swire war memorial - 2

The names, given on the other plaque, are not Chinese (being Smith, etc.) so ...

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Royal Marine Light Infantry

Royal Marine Light Infantry

The history of the Royal Marines that were formed on 28 October 1664 and whom are still serving to the present day can be found on their Wikipedia page.  In 1804 the Royal Marine Artillery (RMA) w...

Group, Armed Forces, Belgium, China/Hong Kong, Egypt, France, Japan, South Africa, Turkey

1 memorial
Tim Yau, MBE

Tim Yau, MBE

President of the 12th Executive Committee of London Chinatown Chinese Association. His name appears twice on the lion monument and it may be Uau or Yau.

Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration, Tourism / Traditions, China/Hong Kong

1 memorial
Sir Percy Cradock

Sir Percy Cradock

British diplomat, civil servant and sinologist who served as British Ambassador to the People's Republic of China  1978 - 83, playing a significant role in the Sino-British negotiations which led u...

Person, Politics & Administration, China/Hong Kong

1 memorial
Harry Chi-Cheung Lee

Harry Chi-Cheung Lee

President of the China Town Chinese Association (London).

Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration, Tourism / Traditions, China/Hong Kong

1 memorial

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C. Partridge

C. Partridge

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
Sir Joshua Reynolds

Sir Joshua Reynolds

Born in Plympton, Devonshire. Came to London in 1753. As a student of Italian art, his work became increasingly classical under the influence of the Bolognese school. In 1768 he was elected the fir...

Person, Art

15 memorials
Hatfeild A. W. Back
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
W. C.

W. C.

Connected to the Salvation Army Citadel, Ronalds Road in 1890.

Person, Religion

1 memorial
Geo. J. Allen

Geo. J. Allen

Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW1
1 memorial