Event    From 19/11/1944  To 19/11/1944

Crooked Billet - V2 attack

Categories: Tragedy

The attack happened when the pub was full of people enjoying a night out. Twenty seven were killed and dozens were seriously injured.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Crooked Billet - V2 attack

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Crooked Billet - V2 attack

In memory of all those killed and injured at this site by a V2 rocket which d...

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